Polymetis: or, an Enquiry Concerning the Agreement Between the Works of the Roman Poets, and the Remains of the Antient Artists
by SPENCE, Joseph
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About This Item
London: R. and J. Dodsley, 1755. Second edition. Folio. Engraved portrait frontispiece by G. Vertue after Isaac Whood, 41 engraved plates (4 folding) and 17 engraved tailpieces by L.P. Boitard. vi, 361, [1] pp. Contemporary diced russia, spine gilt; joints cracked; some offsetting from plates, dampstain outer top corner affecting plates 16-20 and 24-31 and some text leaves The second edition, corrected by the author. Attacks Spenser, Dryden etc.
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- Bull's Head Rare Books (US)
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- 100924
- Title
- Polymetis:
- Author
- SPENCE, Joseph
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second edition
- Publisher
- R. and J. Dodsley
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1755
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