Miscellany poems. Containing variety of new translations of the ancient poets: together with several original poems. By the most eminent hands. Published by Mr. Dryden. (6 volumes)

John Dryden

Published by London, Jacob Tonson, 1716., 1716

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[Tonson's Miscellany: Early English printing, in contemporary binding] 6 volume set. 12mo. Bound in acid-washed calf. Shelf wear. Some of the hinges cracked, but solid. Gilt ruled. All edges red. Marbled end pages. Engraved frontispiece illustrations. : v.I; [12], [i]-xxxvi, [viii], [1]-360. v.II; [xii], [5]-396. v.III; [xii], [1]-380. v.IV; [xii], [3]-420. v.V; [xii], [1]-396. v.VI; [xii], [1]-395, [1]. Provenance: 18th century book plate of Frances Colleton. ESTC N65196. Frances Colleton (?-1805) was the wife of James Edward Colleton (1709-1790), a British MP from Haines Hill, Berks. They owned a plantation in Barbados. ESTC N6906. [Pt. 1-6.] The first-sixth parts of Miscellany poems. Frontis. illustration (A1) signed: Le Clerc Lefils inv. Lud. Du Guernier sculp. Seller Inventory # 2201030017

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Title: Miscellany poems. Containing variety of new ...

Publisher: London, Jacob Tonson, 1716.

Publication Date: 1716

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Edition: Fourth.