POEMS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS
de GAY, John
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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.
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- Boston Book Company
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- POEMS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS
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- GAY, John
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- Puede que se trate de un conjunto de varios volúmenes y requiera de gastos de envío adicionales.
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Specializing in East Asian Books with Aesthetic Interest, Japanese Books with Original Art, English and American Literature, Women's Books and the Generally Intriguing!
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Established in 1979, Boston Book Company offers rare and interesting books in a broad range of subjects. Our areas of particular expertise: Japanese artist books of all eras, East Asian art in general, photographica, local history, women's books, English and American literature..
We are always eager to learn something new.... Every collector brings a novel approach to our shared love of books.
Welcome!
Helen Kelly
Charles Vilnis
David Fredette
James Desrosiers
Elizabeth Fragala
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