Miscellaneous Works of his Late Excellency Matthew Prior

Matthew Prior

Published by The Editor, London, 1740

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A scarce collection of poetry from the eighteenth century by the English poet Matthew Prior in full calf binding. Miscellaneous Works of his Late Excellency Matthew Prior, consisting of poems on several occasions.In full calf binding.Including epistles, tales, satires, epigrams, etc., with some select Latin performances. First published from his original manuscripts.Revised by himself and copied for the press by Mr. Adrian Drift.Matthew Prior was a seventeenth and eighteenth century English poet.Collated with two monochrome plate engravings, one as the frontispiece and one to face page v.Prior owner's book plate to the first pastedown. From the library of Lord Charles Cornwallis (1700-1762), 1st Earl Cornwallis and Lord Cornwallis between 1722 and 1753 and British peer. In full calf binding. Externally, sound. The joints are cracked and there is rubbing to the spine and to the extremities. The spine label is chipped. The hinges are starting and the rear hinge is held by cords only, the front hinge is firm. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with age toning and the odd spot. Good. Seller Inventory # 855W58

Bibliographic Details

Title: Miscellaneous Works of his Late Excellency ...

Publisher: The Editor, London

Publication Date: 1740

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Good

Book Type: book