Works of Drayton, Folio, 1748
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THE WORKS OF MICHAEL DRAYTON, ESQ. London: J. Hughs, 1748. 16" x 10.25". 12, [2], 400 pp., with list of subscribers, engraved vignette to title, several engraved headpieces, woodcut headpieces, tailpieces, and initials. Bound in period 1/2 russia over marbled boards, modern spine labels. Provenance: Bookplate of William Hamper (1776–1831) to front pastedown (scuffed); 19th c. presentation bookplate from John Jackson to the Warrington Museum and Library (also to front pastedown.) ****************** First collected edition. A large and attractively printed collection of the works of this prominent Elizabethan era poet. ESTC N25790
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Hinges cracked but binding intact, edges worn, the whole a bit rubbed and scuffed. Occasional light foxing/toning and light marginal staining, page 231 with marginal paper repair, else rather clean overall.
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Works of Drayton, Folio, 1748
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