[Poetry] Dryden, John. The Hind and the Panther. A Poem in Three Parts. Jacob Tonson, London, 1687. 4to. vi, 145, (1) pp. Modern crimson levant morocco over marbled boards, raised bands, gilt, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers. Dryden's famous poem in three parts, a series of fables attempting to bring together Anglican and Catholic political interests (the Catholic Church being the Hind, the Church of England the Panther), whilst still supporting Catholic doctrine. Wing D2281; Hayward 120; Macdonald 24a iii; Pforzheimer 327. Slight shelf wear, moderate browning to text block.

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