Anecdotes, observations, and characters, of books and men / collected from the conversation of Mr. Pope, and other eminent persons of his time, by Joseph Spence ; now first published from the original papers, with notes, and a life of the author
London : Published by W.H. Carpenter ..., and Archibald Constable and Co. Edinburgh, 1820. First Edition. Finely bound in modern aniline calf over marble boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Minor library marks remain internally. Item #269244
Physical desc.: xxxix, [1], 501, [1] p., [1] leaf of plates : port ; 22 cm. Subject: Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744. Literature - Humor. Literature - Anecdotes. Authors, English - Anecdotes.
Price: €120.00
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