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GAY, John. POEMS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, at Shakespear's-Head in the Strand, and Bernard Lintot, between the Temple- Gates in Fleetstreet, 1720. 2 volumes. John Gay (1685-1732) was a friend of both Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift. Includes 2 plates by William Kent, a subscriber list, and an index. 4to., contemporary calf, spine in 6 compartments, spine gilt. Bookplate to front pastedown. Ink ownership to ffep and tp. Front board of volume 2 is detached; rear joint of volume 2 is weakening. Although a few signatures have sprung, the leaves are quite clean, with the expected amount of perimeter toning and occasional spotting. Overall, this is a good set of an exceptional collection of English poetry., Good Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of GAY, John : POEMS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. GAY, John : Poems On Several OccasionsFor W.Strachan Etc, London, 1775
2 vols. A very good copy in contemporary full mottled calf, rubbed, hinges cracked but firm, the spines chipped and defective, the text blocks clean and tight. Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of GAY, John : Poems On Several Occasions. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including libri antichi, fine bindings, libri rari, out of print books and collectables. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |