Poems, by . , of the Inner Temple. In two volumes. . The Fourth edition.

COWPER, William.

Published by London: Printed for J. Johnson, No.72, St. Paul's Churchyard. M,DDCC,LXXXVIII [1788.]

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Fourth edition. Two volumes. Octavo ( 192mm.) Pp. [4], [1] 2-361 [1]; [8], [1] 2-359 [1] publisher's advert. Vol. I. p.254 misnumbered 234; Vol. II. p.270 misnumbered 170. Not a reissue of any earlier edition. Vol. I. sigs Aa2 to end, slightly pulled. Vol. II with a titlepage floral vignette and no comma after "Poems" on titlepage. Sigs D and E in Vol.1.very lightly spotted, otherwise the contents of both volumes are clean and fresh . Contemporary calf over boards lightly rubbed, the smooth spines with red title and volume labels, Vol. I slightly chipped at the head. Overall a very good set. The first edition was published in 1782 as a single volume, they were not initially met with great acclaim. Rothschild, Vol.I. 683. Russell 74. Seller Inventory # 000705

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Title: Poems, by . , of the Inner Temple. In two ...

Publisher: London: Printed for J. Johnson, No.72, St. Paul's Churchyard. M,DDCC,LXXXVIII [1788.]

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good