The Second and Third Parts of the Works of Mr.Abraham Cowley. The Second containing What was Written and Published by himself in his younger Years: Now Reprinted together. The Third containing his Six Books of Plants

Abraham Cowley

Published by Charles Harper, London, 1700

About this Item

A good copy of the Seventh Edition, with Additions, of the Second Part of Cowley's works bound with the Second Edition of the Third Part - his Six Books of Plants. In 1800's quarter leather binding with marbled boards and title label with gilt compartments to spine. The spine is worn at the joints, particularly at the front (some splitting starting at the top), and with wear at the top spine end with some fraying. There is wear to edges and corners. The binding is currently sound. Page edges yellowed. Armorial bookplate of Edward Cheney (1803-1884) the art collector, and water colour painter of Badger Hall, Shropshire to front pastedown. Cheney's note of purchase in Rome in 1833 on fep. Pagination: [14],164,[20],166,[2]. With frontispiece and vignette to title for the Second Part of the works. Each work has its own title page, ad lectorem etc. Pagination restarts with the Third Part. Contents overall very clean and in good to very good condition. There is a mispagination - 16-3-18. There is darkening in the gutter at pp 88/89; some brown toning to some leaves eg 121/2, 127/8 and 161/2; and occasional darkening at the top page edge, probably from soot. Page marker present. Please enquire if you would like to see additional images. Seller Inventory # 032854

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Second and Third Parts of the Works of ...

Publisher: Charles Harper, London

Publication Date: 1700

Binding: Quarter Leather

Illustrator: R White

Condition: Good

Edition: 7th