The Poetical Works of John Trumbell, LL.D. Containing M Fingal, A Modern Epic Poem, Revised and Corrected, with Copious Explanatory Notes; The Progress of Dulness; and a Collection of Poems on Various Subjects, Written Before and During The Revolutionary War.

Trumbell, John

Published by Samuel G. Goodrich, 1820

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The Poetical Works of John Trumbell, LL.D. Containing M Fingal, A Modern Epic Poem, Revised and Corrected, with Copious Explanatory Notes; The Progress of Dulness; and a Collection of Poems on Various Subjects, Written Before and During The Revolutionary War. In Two Volumes. Printed for Samuel G. Goodrich, Hartford, 1820, illustrated, 177 pp, 235 pp, half leather, 9.25 x 6 , 8vo. In fair condition. Front board detached along with marbled fly. Moderate wear to extremities with scuffing to corners and edges. Water dampness staining to front board at bottom edge. Stain reaches 2 at the bottom edge. Chipped tail with loss. Dampness staining and discoloration permeates the rear board as well, especially at top edge. No dampness staining to textblock. Interior good and typically toned with minor instances of age stain and foxing. Free of known markings. Bookplate of George M. Mather on pastedown. Signed Blennerhassett New York binding. Binding remains intact. Please see photos. Two Volumes in One of American Poet John Trumbell (1750-1831). Includes every canto from McFingal, a mock epic poem portraying a Scottish Loyalist and his Whig opponent Honorious, evidently a portrait of John Adams.

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• Title: The Poetical Works of John Trumbell, LL.D. Containing M Fingal, A Modern Epic Poem, Revised and Corrected, with Copious Explanatory Notes; The Progress of Dulness; and a Collection of Poems on Various Subjects, Written Before and During The Revolutionary War.
• Publisher: Samuel G. Goodrich
• Publication Date: 1820
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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