The Works of Mr. Alexander Pope
London: Bernard Lintot, 1717. Edition: First Quarto Edition., Binding: Original publisher’s cloth. Spine in six compartments of raised bands.
Illustrated with folding frontispiece, and various ornate headpieces, tailpieces, and woodcut initials.
, Notes: Alexander Pope (1688-1744) is one of the most famous English writers of all time. Pope was famous for perfecting the heroic couplet verse form, as well as for his translation of Homer. His numerous forays in esaay writing as well as satire have earned him a spot of reverence in the English Literature Canon. This First Edition compilation of Pope features some of his best beloved works, including Rape of the Lock, Essay on Criticism, and parts of his translation of Homer’s Odyssey. Printed in a beautiful large font. , Size: 4to (299x242mm). , Provenance: Ex Libris Frank Fletcher., Pages: P. Half-Title, Blank, Frontis, Full Title, Blank, Preface (1-10), (1-16), Contents (1-2), 1-435. , Category: Book Literature. A rare uncut edition in original paper boards. Spine defective. Occasional browning, otherwise very good. Housed in attractive recent red cloth box. Item #B4625
Edition: First Quarto Edition., Binding: Original publisher’s cloth. Spine in six compartments of raised bands.
Illustrated with folding frontispiece, and various ornate headpieces, tailpieces, and woodcut initials.
, Notes: Alexander Pope (1688-1744) is one of the most famous English writers of all time. Pope was famous for perfecting the heroic couplet verse form, as well as for his translation of Homer. His numerous forays in esaay writing as well as satire have earned him a spot of reverence in the English Literature Canon. This First Edition compilation of Pope features some of his best beloved works, including Rape of the Lock, Essay on Criticism, and parts of his translation of Homer’s Odyssey. Printed in a beautiful large font. , Size: 4to (299x242mm). , Provenance: Ex Libris Frank Fletcher., Pages: P. Half-Title, Blank, Frontis, Full Title, Blank, Preface (1-10), (1-16), Contents (1-2), 1-435. , Category: Book Literature.
Price: $3,000.00