Lot 384
Literature, Taste and History, 17 volumes, including Crabbe, George
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 14 February 2018 at 10:00 GMT
Description
The Works... in five volumes. London: John Murray, 1823. 5 volumes, 8vo, contemporary calf, spines gilt, this copy bound without the plates found in a few sets; Alison, Archibald Essays on the Nature and Principles of Taste. Edinburgh, 1811. 2 volumes, 8vo, contemporary calf, spines gilt, morocco lettering pieces; [Senault, J. - F.] The Philosophy of the Passions. London: J. Almon, 1772. First English edition, 2 volumes, 8vo, contemporary calf, spines gilt; Wrangham, F. The British Plutarch, containing the Lives of the most eminent Divines, Patriots, Statesmen, Warriors, Philosophers, Poets and Artists. London: J. Mawman, 1816. 6 volumes, 8vo, contemporary half calf, spines gilt; Milton, John Paradise Lost. London, for J. Johnson [&c.], 1802. 8vo, additional engraved title, portrait, & 12 plates after Burney, contemporary mottled calf gilt, black morocco label, slightly worn at head of spine; Cicero Of the Nature of the Gods. London, 1775. 8vo, edited by Dr. Francklin, half-title, contemporary calf gilt (17)