Pope, Alexander
£1,750
Rare Books, Maps & Manuscripts
Auction: Rare Books, Maps & Manuscripts
Description
An essay on criticism. London: for W. Lewis; and sold by W. Taylor, T. Osborn and J. Graves, 1711. First edition, small 4to., modern quarter morocco, marbled boards, paper slightly discoloured and lightly foxed throughout.
Footnote
Note: Foxon P806; Griffith 2. The first book written wholly by Pope. "What gives the Essay on Criticism continuing vitality … is the felt presence in almost every line of a spirited performer who has at last found himself exulting like a dancer or skilled gymnast in the fascination of what's difficult." (Maynard Mack Alexander Pope: a life. New Haven (Conn.), 1985, p.176).