Waller, Edmund

Three volumes of poems by Waller (one work including three of his Parliamentary speeches), one volume of poems dedicated to his memory by Aphra Behn, Sir John Cotton, Thomas Higgons, George Granville, Bevill Higgons, and Thomas Rymer ("Who is believed to have edited the volume and signed one of the poems in full"—Pforzheimer). In octavo (3) and quarto (1) format, two in contemporary bindings and two in modern morocco.

Three volumes of poems by Waller (one work including three of his Parliamentary speeches), one volume of poems dedicated to his memory by Aphra Behn, Sir John Cotton, Thomas Higgons, George Granville, Bevill Higgons, and Thomas Rymer ("Who is believed to have edited the volume and signed one of the poems in full"—Pforzheimer). In octavo (3) and quarto (1) format, two in contemporary bindings and two in modern morocco. Poems, &c. Written by Mr. Ed. Waller ... and Printed by a Copy of His Own Hand-Writing. All the Lyrick Poems in this Booke Were Set by Mr. Henry Lawes. London: Printed by I. N[orton]. for Hu. Mosley, 1645. 8vo. The three Parliamentary speeches (each with a caption) begin new pagination on O1r. Aubergine morocco gilt by Stikeman; joints a tiny bit rubbed. Third edition (Wing W513; ESTC R13495). acquisition: Seven Gables, 16 January 1967— Poems, &c. Written Upon Several Occasions, and to Several Persons ... Never Till Now Corrected and Published With the Approbation of the Author. London: Printed for Henry Herringman, 1664. 8vo. Imprimatur on A1v, bottom margin of A4 clipped away, a few headlines shaved, lacks final blank. Contemporary calf paneled in blind; minor loss to head of spine, a few old scratches on sides. Fourth edition (?first authorized) (Wing W514; ESTC R13496; Pforzheimer 1036). provenance: ?Jonathan Hatt; Miss Irvine, 1733; C. H. Wilkinson. acquisition: Pickering & Chatto. — Poems, &c. Written Upon Several Occasions and to Several Persons ... The Third Edition, With Several Additions, Never Before Printed. London: Printed for Henry Herringman, 1668. 8vo. Title printed in red and black within double-ruled border, variant with "London" in imprint printed in red; light marginal browning. Contemporary black morocco paneled gilt; joints rubbed. (Wing W515; ESTC R7971). provenance: Francis Anderson; Hickman Barr. acquisition: Seven Gables. — [Edmund Waller]. Poems to the Memory of That Incomparable Poet Edmond Waller Esquire. By Several Hands. London: Printed for Joseph Knight, and Francis Saunders, 1688. 4to. Title-page within double-ruled border; light browning. Full brown morocco by Riviere & Son. First edition (Wing P2724; ESTC 17154; Pforzheimer 1047). acquisition: Seven Gables, 4 October 1969.
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Poems, &c. Written by Mr. Ed. Waller ... and Printed by a Copy of His Own Hand-Writing. All the Lyrick Poems in this Booke Were Set by Mr. Henry Lawes. London: Printed by I. N[orton]. for Hu. Mosley, 1645. 8vo. The three Parliamentary speeches (each with a caption) begin new pagination on O1r. Aubergine morocco gilt by Stikeman; joints a tiny bit rubbed. Third edition (Wing W513; ESTC R13495). acquisition: Seven Gables, 1967— Poems, &c. Written Upon Several Occasions, and to Several Persons ... Never Till Now Corrected and Published With the Approbation of the Author. London: Printed for Henry Herringman, 1664. 8vo.  Imprimatur on A1v, bottom margin of A4 clipped away, a few headlines shaved, lacks final blank. Contemporary calf paneled in blind; minor loss to head of spine, a few old scratches on sides. Fourth edition (?first authorized) (Wing W514; ESTC R13496; Pforzheimer 1036). provenance: ?Jonathan Hatt; Miss Irvine, 1733; C. H. Wilkinson. acquisition: Pickering & Chatto. — Poems, &c. Written Upon Several Occasions and to Several Persons ... The Third Edition, With Several Additions, Never Before Printed. London: Printed for Henry Herringman, 1668. 8vo. Title printed in red and black within double-ruled border, variant with "London" in imprint printed in red; light marginal browning. Contemporary black morocco paneled gilt; joints rubbed. (Wing W515; ESTC R7971). provenance: Francis Anderson; Hickman Barr. acquisition: Seven Gables. —  [Edmund Waller]. Poems to the Memory of That Incomparable Poet Edmond Waller Esquire. By Several Hands. London: Printed for Joseph Knight, and Francis Saunders, 1688. 4to. Title-page within double-ruled border; light browning. Full brown morocco by Riviere & Son.  First edition (Wing P2724; ESTC 17154; Pforzheimer 1047). acquisition: Seven Gables, 1969