The Poetical Works of Sir R. Blackmore. containing Creation; a philosophical poem, in seven-books. : To which is prefixed the life of the Author; [with] The Art of Preserving Health: a Poem in Four Books By John Armstrong, M.D.

Blackmore, Richard; Armstrong, John

Published by C. Cooke, 1797

About this Item

24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall. Two works bound in one volume. The second work is: The Art of Preserving Health: a Poem in Four Books By John Armstrong, M.D. Manchester, G. Nicholson, 1797. Features an engraved title portrait. The Blackmore has 2 engraved plates (dated 1797), and 2 leaves of publisher's ads at rear. 176 pages+plates. The two works are bound together in early 19th-century brown calf over boards. The binding has heavy wear, the boards are heavily bumped. The text has some smudging, foxing, wear and occasional stains, with occasional pencil marks. Provenance: Ink signature of John Morton, 1805, followed by Lane End, Belper, in what may be another hand.

Seller Inventory # 00541521

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Poetical Works of Sir R. Blackmore. containing Creation; a philosophical poem, in seven-books. : To which is prefixed the life of the Author; [with] The Art of Preserving Health: a Poem in Four Books By John Armstrong, M.D.
• Publisher: C. Cooke
• Publication Date: 1797
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Rare Poetry