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First Foulis edition, from a transcription by James Beattie, the "inferior paper" issue without signature mark *. [iv], 63, [1] pp. 1 vols. Large 4to. Attractive copy of the finely printed Foulis edition of Gray's verse, including the "Elegy written in a Country Church-yard," published at the same time as Dodsley's edition: "The property belongs to the Author, and this edition is by his permission . This is the first work in the Roman character which they have printed with so large a type, and they are oblige to Doctor Wilson for preparing so expeditiously, and with so much attention, characters of so beautiful a form.". Northup 56; Gaskell 475 ("the common paper issue is now a much rare book than the fine.") Contemporary calf, rebacked. Bookplate of Thomas Boswall of Blackadder. Minor rubbing to corners. Very good [iv], 63, [1] pp. 1 vols. Large 4to First Foulis edition, from a transcription by James Beattie, the ?inferior paper? issue without signature mark *.…