Sandys, George

folio, FIRST EDITION THUS, ALEXANDER POPE'S COPY INSCRIBED BY HIM ("Ex Libris Alex. Pope") on the title page, variant with dedication to King Charles on the verso of the title page, without the cancelled fly title to "Lamentations", musical notation in the text, contemporary calf, all edges red, rebacked preserving much of original spine and manuscript label, lacking endpapers, some spotting and browning

The Marquess of Downshire, Easthampstead Park, Berkshire, ink inscription on front endpaper; sale, Sotheby's London, 19 July 1990, lot 48

Pforzheimer 852; STC (2nd ed.) 21725

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

POPE'S OWN COPY, with provenance from Sir William Trumbull (1639-1716), with whom the young Pope was well acquainted and often exchanged books. Easthampstead Park was given to the Trumbull family in 1629 by Charles I, and remained in the family until Sir William's great granddaughter married the Arthur Hill, Marquess of Downshire, at which point it became part of their estate. Pope's home at Binfield was only about 2 miles away from the Park.

Sandys' Paraphrase upon the Psalms of David first appeared in 1636, but without Lawes' music.