A Select Collection of Poems, from the Most Approved Authors

The scarce second edition of this wonderful collection of poetry from a variety of writers from the eighteenth century and earlier. The scarce second edition of this work, complete in two volumes.Retaining the original half titles.These volumes are likely edited by the publisher Alexander Donaldson, who in the 1774 case 'Donaldson v Beckett' overturned so called 'perpetual copyright', putting older literature into the public domain.Including poems from a wealth of writers, including Samuel Johnson, Lord Lyttleton, Lord Lovelace, Mr. Mason, Elizabeth Carter, Goldsmith, James Thomson and others.ESTC N21829.With the inscription of B Smith, 1832, to the front free endpaper of volume I, and the 1777 inscriptions of Will. Roberston to the verso of each front free endpaper. With a further inscription to each title page.A wonderful insight into the popular poetry of the eighteenth century. In full calf bindings. Light rubbing to head of volume II back strip, otherwise externally very smart. Hinges strained, but firmly held. Inscriptions to front free endpaper of each volume, and to each title page. Loss to head of volume I half title. Volume I lacking rear blank and free endpaper. Volume II lacking a rear blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned due to paper type, with the odd handling mark. Very Good. …