The Works of Mr. Alexander Pope
by Alexander Pope
- Used
- very good
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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About This Item
London: T. J., 1720. 1st Edition, 2nd Printing. Very Good. Contemporary and early collection of the works of Alexander Pope, published when the author was 32 years old and containing, 'The Rape of the Lock,' 'Essay on Criticism,' translations from Ovid, Homer, and others; as-well-as other works of poetry and thought. Bound in full contemporary calf over boards with a sympathetically rebacked spine with five raised bands, and a red label stamped in gilt. The spine is striking, the boards are aged though solid and square. A contemporary/early inscrption on the front pastedown, along with another dated 1792 to same; light pencil note on ffep. Frontispiece portrait of the author. Some minor staining in preliminaries, toning, some minor spotting, a few marginal rips (very minor); all text is clear and legible - a very good overall copy of an early collection from one of the Enlightenents greatest English poets.
Pages: (8), xvii-xxxvi, 150, (2), 99, (1) Dimensions: 6¼ x 4 x (5/8) .
Pages: (8), xvii-xxxvi, 150, (2), 99, (1) Dimensions: 6¼ x 4 x (5/8) .
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Details
- Bookseller
- John and Tabitha's Kerriosity Bookshop (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5359
- Title
- The Works of Mr. Alexander Pope
- Author
- Alexander Pope
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition, 2nd Printing
- Publisher
- T. J.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1720
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About the Seller
John and Tabitha's Kerriosity Bookshop
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
About John and Tabitha's Kerriosity Bookshop
I love books. Always an eager reader, I started collecting Antiquarian books while a teenager and studying history. Flash forward a couple of decades and I am excited to open a new all-digital bookstore to continue my love of books, while bringing desired books to readers, collectors, and other sellers. From Post-Incunables to modern First Editions, I will be regularly adding new stock.
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Glossary
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- Rebacked
- having had the material covering the spine replaced. ...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
- FFEP
- A common abbreviation for Front Free End Paper. Generally, it is the first page of a book and is part of a single sheet that...