The Poetical Calendar Containing a Collection of Scarce and Valuable Pieces of Poetry

Published by Dryden Leach, J Coote, London, 1763

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A scarce, first edition set of this poetical anthology selected by Francis Fakwes and William Woty. Comprising all twelve volumes, bound as four.ESTC reference no: T146608. Courtney and Smith, pages 101-102; Chapman and Hazen, page 146.This poetical anthology was intended as a supplement to Robert Dodsley's poetical miscellany. These twelve volumes contain many new poems by the editors and their contemporaries. Featured poets include Tickell, Hawkesworth and Duncombe. Volume XI also contains poems by William Collins, and a sketch of his life by Samuel Johnson can be found to volume XII. This section by Johnson formed the basis of the life of Collins in the 'Lives of the Poets'.Collated, this set retains the original half-titles and full titles for each volume. Volume XII has been bound without the publisher's advertisements.A generally smart copy in a contemporary binding. In a contemporary full calf binding. Externally, rubbed to the joints and spines. Loss to the head and tail of spines. Repair to a crack at the centre of spine to volume II. Joints to volume IV are cracked, with the hinges weak and held by one cord only. The front hinges to volumes I and II are also tender. Part of spine label to volume III is lacking. An unidentified contemporary monogram has been inked to the pastedowns. Book label to the pastedowns of all volumes J O Edwards. Front endpapers of volume I have been adhered to the pastedown. Small tears with loss to the endpapers of volume II and III. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright. Occasional light spots. Good.…

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Title
The Poetical Calendar Containing a Collection of Scarce and Valuable Pieces of Poetry
Author
Francis Fawkes and William Woty
Publisher
Dryden Leach, J Coote, London
Publication year
1763
Condition
Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Leather
Illustrator
None
Edition
First edition.
Item weight
4 kilograms
Dimensions
6" by 4"

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