The Works of Mr. Thomson
London: A. Millar, 1738. Octavo. Item #023985
In two volumes. (1) pp advertisement, title page in red and black, [4] pages, 277 pp. Sophonisba, a Tragedy(half-title), Dedication to the Queen, Preface, Prologue. by a friend, play begins on p. 1-75, (2) pp. Epilogue, (2) pp. song, (1) pp. publisher's advertisement. This last section is on a different paper which has toned a bit. Vol. II: Engraved vignette title page lettered in red and black, 238 pp. which includes Antient and Modern Italy, Greece, Rome, Britain, The Prospect and Poem to the memory of the Lord Talbot, (4)p dedication and prologue, then 71(1) pp. follows with Agamemnon, a Tragedy which, like the first volume has toned a bit. A very good set bound in full contemporary calf, raised bands, compartments ruled in gilt, red morocco spine label gilt, tiny split to upper joint of volume one and a small split to upper joint of volume two, minor wear to corners, no names or bookplates but there is a small initial in brown ink to bottom of endpaper AD?
Price: $275.00