Lot 56
  • 56

Dodsley, James.

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • A Collection of Poems in six volumes. By several hands. J. Hughes for J. Dodsley, 1765
8vo, six volumes, large paper copy, plate (vol.3, sig.Y4), printed music (vol.4, sig. 2B8) vignettes, uniform red morocco gilt, spines sunned, boards lightly soiled

Provenance

Thorold family of Syston Park, Grantham, bookplate; Richard Jennings (1881-1952)

Condition

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Catalogue Note

"The intent of the following Volumes is to preserve to the Public those poetical performances, which seemed to merit a longer remembrance than what would probably by secured to them by the Manner wherein they were originally published." (Publisher's Advertisement)