Popes Works - Volumes 1-9 - The Works of Alexander Pope Esq in Nine Volumes, Complete, and Improvements: Together with the Commentary and Notes of His Editor. (Contemporary Full Calf — 24 Engraved Plates)

The Works of Alexander Pope, Esq. In Nine Volumes Complete — 1766 — Complete 9-Volume Large Octavo Set — 24 Engravings Very Good antiquarian condition. Complete nine-volume set in handsome contemporary full calf bindings with gilt-ruled boards, raised bands, red leather spine labels, gilt titles and decorative gilt devices. All 24 engraved plates are present. Bindings remain remarkably attractive and sound for a set published in 1766, showing expected age-related rubbing, scuffing, edge/corner wear and some variation in color. Gilt remains quite attractive. Interiors are generally clean and well preserved, with occasional age toning, spotting/foxing and other minor signs of age. Pages have the characteristic texture and appearance of 18th-century laid paper. (See photos) Each volume contains an older “PRIVATE LIBRARY” bookplate/label on the front pastedown; a previous owner's name on these labels has been obscured in black marker. Earlier ownership inscription dated September 18, 1873 appears in at least one volume. These ownership marks are unattractive but confined to the preliminary/pastedown areas and do not detract significantly from the text or the handsome appearance of the set on the shelf. The Works of Alexander Pope, Esq., In Nine Volumes, Complete, London, 1766. Printed for A. Millar, J. and R. Tonson, C. Bathurst, H. Woodfall, R. Baldwin, W. Johnston, B. Law, T. Longman, T. Caslon, Johnson and Davenport, and M. Richardson. Complete in all nine volumes with all 24 engraved plates. A very attractive surviving 18th-century set in full calf. (BR) Shelf 360. …