From Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
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About this Item
The very scarce second edition of this early eighteenth century pastoral work from John Gay, poet and dramatist best remembered for 'The Beggar's Opera'. Printed from the sheets of the first edition. The second edition of this work of poetry from John Gay, published in the same year as the first edition, using the same sheets as the first edition, but with a new title page.Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece and six full plate engravings, designed and engraved by Louis Du Guernier. Collated, complete.This second edition, with the Tonson/Taylor imprint, is very scarce.Lacking the final advertisement leaf that is called for. Contemporary owner's inscription to head of title page.ESTC reference no. T13916A scarce early printing of this important pastoral poem, describing homely farmyard tasks and simple domestic life, and complemented with the delightful engravings of Du Guernier. Disbound, with remnants of calf back strip only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned due to paper type, with scattered light spotting. Contemporary inscription to head of title page. Ink marks to margins of four pages. Good Only. Seller Inventory # 827F18
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Shepherd's Week in Six Pastorals
Publisher: Printed for J[acob] T[onson] and sold by W. Taylor, London
Publication Date: 1714
Binding: Disbound
Illustrator: Louis Du Guernier
Condition: Good Only
Book Type: book
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