Christopher Pitt — Poems and Translations

London, Bernard Lintot; Arthur Bettesworth, 1727 . First edition. Leather. The scarce first edition of this collection of original poems and translations by Christopher Pitt, published early in his career, when he was only twenty-eight years old. A scarce first edition. A poetry collection from English clergyman poet Christopher Pitt, a relative of Prime Minister William Pitt the Elder. ESTC T126146 Inscriptions to head of a front blank and title page head. Pitt is best known for his translations, especially his 1740 translation of the Aeneid. Included in this collection is a poem addressed to Pope on his translation of Homer,  In a full calf binding. Joints starting, but firmly held. Inscription to a front blank and title page head. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with instances of light tide marks to fore edges towards head of leaves. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .