Author: Dryden, John:
Title: Original Poems.
Description: Glasgow: printed by Robert & Andrew Foulis, printers to the University, 1775. 2 vols. bound as 1. 12mo., pp.viii, 251, [ix]; viii, 255, [iii]. Variant on the better, medium-quality paper. Vol.I with half-title, and 4-page printer's catalogue at rear. Occasional light foxing. Contemporary calf, gilt spine, raised bands, red morocco label, marbled endpapers. Spine dry and a little creased, a bit rubbed, very good. Inscription of J.H. (possibly John Hamilton) to title-page, dated 1780. Vol. I contains: Verses in Praise of Mr Dryden; Poems on Several Occasions. Vol. II contains: Poems on Several Occasions; Epistles; Prologues and Epilogues; Elegies and Epitaphs; Songs. ESTC T124935; Gaskell 582.

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