John Dryden — Original Poems by John Dryden

Glasgow, Printed by Robert and Andrew Foulis for the University of Glasgow, 1770. Leather. A small two-volume set of the poems of England's first Poet Laureate John Dryden, in full calf bindings. A two volume set in full speckled calf bindings. Ink inscription to the title page of both volumes. A charming two-volume set of poetry by John Dryden, including his best known poems such as 'Threnodia Augustalis', 'The Hind and the Panther', and 'Annus Mirabilis', as well as many prologues, epilogues, songs, epitaphs and elegies. This set is uncommon to find in this edition.John Dryden (1631-1700) was an English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who was appointed England's first Poet Laureate in 1668. He dominated the literary scene of Restoration England to such a point that the period became known as the Age of Dryden. With a four-page catalogue of books printed by Robert and Andrew Foulis to the rear of Volume I. In full calf bindings. Externally generally smart, with a little rubbing to the extremities and to the head and tail of the spine. Half of the spine label to Volume I is detached but intact, and kept inside the front of Volume I for safe-keeping. Small loss of leather to the head of the spine of Volume II. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for offsetting to the first and last couple of pages. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .