The Poems of John Oldham

Robert Bell (editor)

Published by Charles Griffin and Co, London, 1866

About this Item

John Oldham (1653 - 1683) was an English satirical poet, friend and contemporary of Dryden, who specialised in imitations of the classical Satires of Juvenal. He died of smallpox at the age of only 30. This beautiful edition is from the series Bell's English Poets, published by Irish man of letters Robert Bell (1800 - 1867), believed to be from the expanded 2nd edition 1866. Edited & with an introductory memoir by Bell. Hardback cover with marbled boards, spine & corners reinforced in navy leather, red title page with gold lettering affixed to spine. Spine & edges of cover rather worn & rubbed. Internally excellent. Text clean with fine marbled endpapers. Binding firm. Marbled outer page edges. Seller Inventory # ABE-1596106927186

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Poems of John Oldham

Publisher: Charles Griffin and Co, London

Publication Date: 1866

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 1st Edition