Thomas Gray — Poetry by Mr. Gray

London, J. Dodsley, 1768. Leather. A very early edition of the poems of Thomas Gray, a fantastic collection of his Romantic work bound in contemporary calf. The new edition of this collected edition, published the same year as the first edition. Bound in full contemporary calf. Retaining blanks, half title and contents page. The collected poems and letters of Thomas Gray, and his various other works, including essays on architecture and art. Gray is best known for his poem 'Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard', which is included in this volume. However he was an incredibly self-critical poet, and only published thirteen poems during his life. Gray was offered the position of Poet Laureate, but turned it down. He is considered to be pre-Romantic. Bound in full contemporary calf. Retaining blanks, half title and contents page. Externally, joints tender, with light discolouration to the spine and extremities, and light edge wear. Minor marks to the endpapers. Internally firmly bound with bright pages and the odd spot, heavier to the front and rear. Owner's signature and blind stamp to the front free endpaper. Good . Ill.: None. Good .