Complete in 75 volumes. 8vo. 4 x 6.5 in. Contemporary tree calf, ornamented in gilt, beautifully marbled endpapers. This second edition is augmented with works from an additional fourteen poets. Illustrated with several engraved plates. Johnson's last major work, first published 1779-81. Moderate edgewear; heavy toning, chipping & wear to spines; heavy rubbing to fragile joints. Hinges sound, contents generally very clean & tight. Missing spine labels, though some fragments remain. Board detached from Vol. 19; Vol. 46 in poor condition, with large strip from spine. A good antiquarian set overall.

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Title

The Works of the English Poets; With Prefaces Biographical and Critical

Publisher

J. Buckland, J. Rivington, et al., London

Publication Date

1790

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

Second Edition.

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