John Dyer — Poem. By John Dyer, L.L. B.

London, John Hughs; Messrs. R. and J. Dodsley, 1761 . First edition. Leather. An attractive example of the scarce first collected edition of the chief works of Welsh poet, John Dyer. Illustrated with three engraved plates. The first collected edition, comprising the best known poems of John Dyer, the talent of whom was later recognised by William Wordsworth among others.  Illustrated with three engraved plates. Collated, complete. ESTC T113331 John Dyer was a Welsh painter, poet, and priest best remembered for the following works, which here have been anthologised: Grongar Hill; The Ruins of Rome; The Fleece (in four books).  Inscription, dated 1770, to front pastedown. Dyer apprenticed himself under artist Jonathan Richardson, who implemented the combination of poetry and painting as necessary for inspiration. It was also under Richardson that Dyer met his coffee house group of friends, one of which (English artist and engraver Arthur Pond) is referred to in The Fleece.  In a full calf binding. Externally, smart. Joints starting, with boards firmly held. Inscription to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, with spotting throughout, most concentrated to the centre of the work. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .