AN ESSAY ON MAN. To which is prefixed, The Life of the Author; With Observations on his Genius and Writings.
Published by Printed for Thomas Tegg, No. 111, Cheapside., London, 1811
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Seller: Marrins Bookshop, Folkestone, Kent, United KingdomMarrins Bookshop
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12mo. 6.25 x 4 inches. 126 pp. Bound in original tree calf. Spine rebacked, in compartments, decorated by gilt bands, with contrasting red and black title labels, gilt. Some age related wear, including browning of title page and occasional scattered foxing; otherwise a very good copy. Illustrated by engraved frontispiece dated 1802. An early nineteenth century edition of An Essay on Man, a long poem in heroic couplets in the form of four epistles, by Alexander Pope (1688-1744). The work, first published between 1732 and 34 justifies the ways of God to man. The universe is a divinely ordained work of God in which man takes his place as the best of all possible worlds. The essay is preceded by a short life of the author and is followed by two poems not by Pope. POETRY RELIGION POETRY THEOLOGY- 18TH CENTURY 19TH CENTURY POETRY.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- AN ESSAY ON MAN. To which is prefixed, The Life of the Author; With Observations on his Genius and Writings.
- Author
- POPE, ALEXANDER.
- Publisher
- Printed for Thomas Tegg, No. 111, Cheapside., London
- Publication year
- 1811
Marrins Bookshop
Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom
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Founded by Patrick Marrin's father George in 1946, Marrin's Bookshop has been based in its current Folkestone location since 1963. Patrick has worked in bookselling since 1970. As well as rare antiquarian books, maps and prints, the stock includes a wide range of literature, library sets, travel, history and illustrated books in all fields. We also offer a bookbinding and restoration service. Visitors to the shop are welcome and we exhibit at UK book fairs. A large proportion of our stock can be searched on this website, or at http://www.marrinbook.co.uk.…
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Marrins Bookshop
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Marrin's Bookshop is a member of PBFA. All entries have been thoroughly researched using the relevant bibliographies and British Library catalogue, DNB, COPAC etc. Any item found to vary from the described state may be returned within 2 weeks of receipt. Postage is extra and overseas customers please state your preference as to air or surface mail. Payment may be made by cheque, Visa or Mastercard or any debit card, Credit or Debit is preferred, or by Sterling transfer to our UK bank account.
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