The works of Edmund Waller, Esq : In verse and prose / Published by Mr. Fenton
1730, Second Edition. London : printed for J. Tonson in the Strand. Poor copy in the original blind-bordered aniline calf. Raised bands and spine compartments uniformly tooled in gilt. Front board detached; spine worn and creased with leather-labelled title detached. Remains internally quite well preserved overall; tight and bright. Item #412578
Physical description; [16], 295, [1], clxiii, [1] p., [4] leaves of plates : illustrations, portrait ; 18 cm. Notes; Includes: 'Observations on some of Mr. Waller's poems.' Plates are engraved; first is frontispiece portrait of Waller. Woodcut initials, head- and tail-pieces. Includes bibliographical references. Contents; Poems upon several occasions -- Divine poems -- Epigrams, epitaphs, and fragments -- Speeches, letters, etc. Subjects; Waller, Edmund 1606-1687 Criticism and interpretation. English poetry ; Early works to 1800. English drama 17th century. English letters Early modern, 1500-1700. Speeches, addresses, etc., English. English drama 17th century. English letters Early modern, 1500-1700. Great Britain Court and courtiers ; Early works to 1800.
Price: €100.00