Miscellany Poems. The first [- sixth] part of miscellany poems. Containing variety of new translations of the ancient poets: together with several original poems. By the most eminent hands. Publish'd by Mr. Dryden.

John Dryden

Published by Jacob Tonson, 1716

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Miscellany Poems by John Dryden, 1716 Fourth Edition, London, Printed for Jacob Tonson. The Volumes are in Good Condition bound in gilt ruled english calf, with the spines divided into five, gilt stamped compartments by four raised bands, with letter-piece in the second compartment from the top, and with red speckled leaf edges. Externally the board and spines are lightly scuffed in general, with splits to numerous hinges, the final volume being the weakest, the front board holding by a cord, with chipping to the head and tail of many spines, and with the board corner bumped a bit. Internally the leaves are generally clean and amply margined, with some mild toning or foxing near the edges, and with little in the way of stains or tears otherwise. The Volumes are Complete in all respects and with frontispiece plates for each volume, conforming to MacDonald 49. The volumes are paginated as follows: Vol. I; [12], [i]-xxxvi, [viii], [1]-360. Vol. II; [xii], [5]-396 .Vol. III; [xii], [1]-380 .Vol. IV; [xii], [3]-420. Vol. V; [xii], [1]-396. Vol. VI; [xii], [1]-395, [1]. The volumes collate as follows: Vol. I;[x]1, A1-2, A*4, A3-12, a12, B8, C-Q12. Vol. II; [A]6, B-R12, S6. Vol. III; [A]6, B-R12, S6. Vol. IV; A6, B-S12, T6. Vol. V; A6, B-R12, S6. Vol. VI; A6, B-R12, S6. Each volume measures about 15.5 cm. By 9 cm. By 3 cm. Each leaf measures about 145 mm. By 85 mm. In the earlier part of his life, Jacob Tonson was much associated with John Dryden. A step which did much to establish his position was the publication in 1684 of a volume of Miscellany Poems, under Dryden's editorship. Other volumes followed in 1685, 1693, 1694, 1703, and 1708, and the collection, which was several times reprinted, is known as both as Dryden's Miscellany and Tonson's Miscellany. During the ensuing year Tonson continued to bring out pieces by Dryden, and on 6 October 1691 paid thirty guineas for all the author's rights in the printing of the tragedy of Cleomenes. Joseph Addison's Poem to his Majesty was published by Tonson in 1695, and there was some correspondence respecting a proposed joint translation of Herodotus by Boyle, Richard Blackmore, Addison, and others.More Images and/or Binding Spin Available. Seller Inventory # ABE-1545923103769

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Title: Miscellany Poems. The first [- sixth] part ...

Publisher: Jacob Tonson

Publication Date: 1716

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 4th Edition