The third part of the works of Mr Abraham Cowley: being his six books of plants, never before printed in English, viz, the first and second of herbs, the third and fourth of flowers, the fifth and sixth of trees: now made English.

COWLEY, Abraham

Published by For Charles Harper, at the Flower-de-luce over against S. Dunstan's church in Fleet-street, 1689

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1689 FOLIO 1ed Abraham Cowley Six Books of Plants Herbs Coca Flowers English What shall I do to be for ever known, And make the Age to come own? I shall like beasts or common people die, Unless you write my elegy. Abraham Cowley, The Motto Abraham Cowley was one of the leading English poets during the 17th-century. This 1689 first edition of the third part of Cowley s works features his famous Six Books of Plants . This set of poems is famous for having the earliest reference to coca in the English language in the poem A Legend of Coca . Item number: #7711 Price: $950 COWLEY, Abraham The third part of the works of Mr Abraham Cowley: being his six books of plants, never before printed in English, viz, the first and second of herbs, the third and fourth of flowers, the fifth and sixth of trees: now made English. London: Printed for Charles Harper, at the Flower-de-luce over against S. Dunstan's church in Fleet-street, 1689. First edition. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages [20], 166, [2] References: Lowndes II:539; Perkin B 7; Wing C 6665 Perkin notes that Cowley s fame as a poet exceeded even that of Milton . Language: English Binding: Leather; tight & secure Size: ~11.5in X 7.75in (29.5cm x 19.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 7711 Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # 7711

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Title: The third part of the works of Mr Abraham ...

Publisher: For Charles Harper, at the Flower-de-luce over against S. Dunstan's church in Fleet-street

Publication Date: 1689

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition

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