Dr. Thomas Parnell; Alexander Pope [ed.] — Poems on Several Occasions

London, Bernard Lintot, 1726 . Leather. The second edition of the collected poetical works of Thomas Parnell, a collection edited and introduced by Alexander Pope, who was an admirer of Parnell's works. The second edition of this work, which was first published in 1722.Written by Thomas Parnell and published by Alexander Pope, this is a posthumous collection of poetry in various forms, including moral verse, narrative poems and shorter occasional pieces.Edited and introduced by Pope, the collection presents Parnell"s poems as a unified body of work, showcasing his contribution to early eighteenth-century English poetry.ESTC T115568With publisher's catalogue to the rear, and with the bookplate of Garnons Library to the front pastedown.Both Pope and Jonathan Swift thought highly of Parnell, who died aged 38 in 1717. In a full calf binding. Gilt detailing to back strip and board perimeters. Small loss of calf to back strip head. Joints starting, with front board slightly tender, and rear board firmly held. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, but with instances of spotting and foxing throughout, most concentrated to page perimeters. Good . Ill.: None. Good .