Alexander Pope; Rev. H.F. Cary, ed.

THE POETICAL WORKS OF ALEXANDER POPE.

London: George Routledge and Sons. Leather. 485p; 10p catalogue in back. A hardcover book attractively bound in bright red leather with gilt decorations on the boards and spine, plus gilt foredges and dentelles. Very good condition for its age! Edges faintly darkened and lightly chafed. Raised bands on spine also lightly rubbed. Early owners' inscriptions on front pastedown and a front free endpaper; one inscription is dated 1843. Main pages unmarked and binding secure. Item #176816

Undated "new edition, carefully revised," ca. 1840. Illustrated by John Gilbert.

Price: $150.00