John Philips; Charles Dunster — Cider, a Poem in Two Books
London, T. Cadell, 1791. Leather. John Philip's poem 'Cyder' on the manufacture of the beloved drink, with notes from Charles Dunster, and presented but the editor with their signature. The 'Charles Dunster' edition, with his notes provincial, historical and classical. The editor's presentation copy with their inscription opposite the title page; "From the Editor&apos. John Philip's poem 'Cyder', originally published in 1708. The work features a descriptive account of the manufacture of cider, with descriptions of apple trees and Herefordshire. Bound in contemporary full calf. Bound in contemporary full calf. Externally, joints tender, with rubbing to the extremities, spine and joints, and slight marks to the boards. Bookplate of a James Walryn to the front pastedown, with light spotting. Internally firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Editor's signature to opposite the title page. Good . Ill.: None. Good .