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Sale 482: Rare Books & Manuscripts - Fine Press - Illustrated Books (#482) 06/21/2012 11:00 AM PDT Closed
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Lot #46The Poetical Works of Thomas Gray [&] The Poetical Works of William Collins

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Sale 482: Rare Books & Manuscripts - Fine Press - Illustrated Books (#482) 06/21/2012 11:00 AM PDT Closed
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Title:

The Poetical Works of Thomas Gray [&] The Poetical Works of William Collins

Author:

Gray, Thomas & Collins, William

Place Published:

Glasgow

Publisher:

Andrew Foulis

Date Published:

1787

Description:

2 volumes in 1, as usual. [6], xxiv, 116, 20; [4], xii, 76, 4 pp. Half-titles to both works present. (Folio) 36.5x23.5 cm. (14½x9¼") period full calf with modern brown morocco rebacking and corners.

Gilt stamped crown with initials HST on front board; armorial bookplate of William Arthur, Sixth Duke of Portland, on front pastedown endpaper.

Condition:

Edges a bit rubbed, foxing at front and rear; near fine.

Item#:

227306

Headline:

Poetical Works of Gray & Collins 1787
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