George Pearch Compiler (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 4 volumes 8vo. I. [4], 317, [3] pp. II. [4], 316, [4] pp. III. [4], 324, [4] pp. IV. [4], 316, [8] pp. Bound with the half-titles: 'A Collection of Poems, Consisting of Valuable Pieces, Not Inserted in Mr. Dodsley's Collection, Or Published Since. With Several Originals, By Eminent Writers'. Each volume with an engraved title vignette depicting musicians and with opening vignettes depicting in vols. I: Abelard as hooded monk at sea; II: A shepherd and his flock; III: Mary Queen of Scots; and IV: a valetudinarian; all by Isaac Taylor. In contemporary speckled calf, board edges and spines gilt and with burgundy and black letter-pieces (loss to title-piece on vol. IV). Chipping to heads and tails of spines and mild bumping to some corners, but overall a handsome set.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Four volumes, 8vo (175 x 110mm). vol. I: xi, [1], 329, [3]; vol. II: [4], 316, [4]; vol. III: [4], 326. [4]; vol. IV: [4], 322, [4], including ads. Each volume with an engraved title vignette depicting musicians and with opening vignettes depicting in vols. I: Abelard as hooded monk at sea; II: A shepherd and his flock; III: Mary Queen of Scots; and IV: a valetudinarian (sickly person); all by Isaac Taylor. Contemporary calf labeled "Pearch's poems" to spine, (light occasional toning, otherwise clean and good sound copies). Compiled by George Pearch who intended to enhance Robert Dodsley's earlier work "A Collection of Poems in Six Volumes" (London: 1758). First published in 1748. The book reflect the complex and changing role of literature in society, ranging from Bardic poetry to Victorian verse. It contained many classic works from important dramatists and poets, including Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), Hester Lynch Thrale (1741-1821), Richard Savage (c.1697-1743), Dr. William Dodd (1729-1777), Oliver Goldsmith (1730-1774), William Collins (1721-1759) and Thomas Gray (1716-1771). Half-titles all present which read: "A Collection of Poems, Intended as a Supplement to Mr. Dodsley's Collection. A New Edition with Notes." This edition has a new foreword dated 1782. Important compilation of poems from several, significant 18th-century contributors skilled in stage and verse. …