Henry Brooke — Universal Beauty, a Poem.

London, J. Wilcox, 1735 . First edition. Unbound. The first edition of Part I only of Henry Brooke's poetic tribute to beauty, a work praised by Alexander Pope. A very scarce work in all editions.  The first edition of Part I only. Six parts of this work were published in 1735.Brooke's first published work, it is thought that Alexander Pope helped him revise the work, and ensure its publication.This poem is believed to have inspired Erasmus Darwin's 'Botanic Garden&apos.Foxon B492With former owner's inscription to title page head. The work of Irish novelist and dramatist Henry Brooke. Unbound, as issued. Former owner's inscription to centre of title page, with a touch of spotting to title page tail. Mark to tail of page 20. Internally, generally firmly bound, but with final leaf held to the tail only. Pages bright. Small loss of paper to head of leaves A4-F2, not affecting text. Instances of light spotting. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .