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COWPER, William (1731-1800). Poems. London: Printed for J. Johnson, 1782. -- The Task, a Poem in Six Books. London: Printed for J. Johnson, 1785.
Together 2 volumes, 8o (190 x 120 mm). (Some occasional spotting.) Dark green morocco, spines gilt, edges gilt, orange silk doublures, by Zaehnsdorf; morocco pull-off case. Provenance: E. Hubert Litchfield (bookplate).
FIRST EDITIONS. Errata on final page in vol. I, E6 and I6 in vol. I cancels as usual, without the Preface by John Newton found in a few copies, last page of vol. II with advertisement for the first volume of Cowper's Poems Cowper's Poems was his first collection of verse and includes such well-known works as "Table Talk," "Boadicea: an Ode," "Truth," "Hope," "Charity," and "Retirement." These works are often found bound together. Ashley I, p. 262-263; Rothschild 681.
Together 2 volumes, 8
FIRST EDITIONS. Errata on final page in vol. I, E6 and I6 in vol. I cancels as usual, without the Preface by John Newton found in a few copies, last page of vol. II with advertisement for the first volume of Cowper's Poems Cowper's Poems was his first collection of verse and includes such well-known works as "Table Talk," "Boadicea: an Ode," "Truth," "Hope," "Charity," and "Retirement." These works are often found bound together. Ashley I, p. 262-263; Rothschild 681.