The Works of Mr. Abraham Cowley: Consisting of Those which were formerly Printed, and Those which he Design'd for the Pres. Now Published out of the Author's Original Copies. With the Cutter of Coleman-Street
Published by Henry Herringman; Mary Clark for Charles Harper, London, 1700
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Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA
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Three parts bound into one, forming the popular large collected edition of Abraham Cowley's works. Ninth edition, "now published out of the Author's original copies". Bound together with 'The Second and Third Parts of the Works. The Second Containing what was Written and Published by himself in his Younger Years: Now Reprinted together', the seventh edition, with additions. Separate title pages for the Second and Third parts, the latter of which is dated 1689. ESTC No.R2108 (First Part) Register: [***], a-d4, A-T4, U1, a-q4, A*-R*4, [A2], B-H4 ESTC No.R2177 (Second and Third Parts) Register: a2, [1], a, A2, c, B-H4, (H), I-X4, Y2, A2, a-b4, Aaa (i.e. A)-X4 Numerous errors in pagination, as issued. Register reflects this, as well as sporadical resets in the register for certain works and parts. In a contemporary full tree calf binding with red morocco spine label. With an engraved portrait frontispiece to First Part and Second/Third Part title page. Tipped-in vignette to Second Part title page, with contemporary ink inscription. The popular collected edition of the works of leading 17th century English poet Abraham Cowley, which was published a total of 14 times between 1668 and 1721. Containing an account of his life, followed by his miscellanies, The Mistress, Davideis, Several Discourses by way of Essays, Constantia and Philetus, Sylva, Naufragium Joculare and others. The Third Part containing his verses on herbs, flowers and trees. Loosely inserted is a sheet with a vignette of Cowley's residence at Chertsey, inscribed with his poem "To John Evelyn". Sheet is extracted from William Pickering's 1837 publicatin, presumably 'Prose Works of Abraham Cowley'. Contemporary ink inscription to the front free endpaper, being extracts from Memoirs of John Evelyn published by Wm. Bray in 1819. In a contemporary full tree calf binding with red morocco spine label.Externally, front board is largely held by cords, with rear joint starting, but firm. General rubbing to the extremities and string binding exposed. Internally, generally firmly bound, with front free endpaper disbound but present, with frontispiece working loose at head. Pages are generally bright and clean, with toning more towards the rear leaves. Contemporary ink inscription to the front free endpaper, being extracts from Memoirs of John Evelyn published by Wm. Bray in 1819. Occasional faint contemporary ink marginalia. Closely trimmed, occasionally minorly affecting the text to the lower margin, mostly the signatures and catch words. Good Only.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Works of Mr. Abraham Cowley: Consisting of Those which were formerly Printed, and Those which he Design'd for the Pres. Now Published out of the Author's Original Copies. With the Cutter of Coleman-Street
- Author
- Mr. Abraham Cowley
- Publisher
- Henry Herringman; Mary Clark for Charles Harper, London
- Publication year
- 1700
- Condition
- Good Only
- Book Type
- book
- Binding
- Leather
- Illustrator
- W. Faithorne Sculp.
- Item weight
- 1 kilogram
- Dimensions
- 12" by 8"
Rooke Books PBFA
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