The Poetical Works of Jonathan Swift, Dean of St Patrick's, Dublin. Collated with the Best Editions: And Embellished with Engravings.(Volumes I and II of the Poetical Works Which are Vols IV and V in "The Select Works of Jonarhan Swift, in Five Volumes )

Swift, Jonathan

Published by Hector McLean (Printed For), London, 1826

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2 Books, Part I and Part II of "The Poetical Works of Jonathan Swift". These 2 form part of the larger "The Select Works of Jonathan Swift, in Five Volumes." being Volumes IV and V of that set. Each Volume has 2 Title Pages, One for The Selected Works and One for The Poetical Works, all dated 1826. Both books have a frontis Illustration and one other. Vol IV Frontis protected by Tissue Guard. Attractive Contemporary Full Leather Binding with Blind Embossed and Bright Gilt Decorative Border to front and rear. Gilt Decoration and Lettering covers spines including "Vol IV" and "Vol V" at the bottom of each spine. All Page Edges Gilt. Contents of Vol IV; criticism, Dr Parnell to Swift, Miscellanies from 1689 to 1713. 329 Pages. Contents Vol V; Miscellanies from 1730 to 1739; Miscellanies from 1689 to 1738 without Date; Songs and Ballads; Riddles; Epigrams; Elegies and Epitaphs, Poems to Stella; Imitations. Slight wear to covers. No Inscriptions. Only a very little light browning. These books are in nice condition for their age (see photos). If you would like any more pictures or information please ask. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 004994

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Poetical Works of Jonathan Swift, Dean ...

Publisher: Hector McLean (Printed For), London

Publication Date: 1826

Binding: Full-Leather

Condition: Very Good