Eduardo Popham [Edward Popham] — Selecta Poemata Anglorum Latina

Bathoniae [Bath], J. Salmon, 1774-76 . First edition. Leather. A vanishingly scarce, first edition of this collection of Latin poetry written by English authors, compiled by Edward Popham. The first edition, complete in three volumes. Uniformly bound in full calf.Very scarce work. This collection is comprised of poetry written in Latin from prominent English poets, including John Milton, Alexander Pope and John Dryden, among many others. This comprehensive poetical work provides insight into the cultural and academic climate of the time, with Latin being a popular language within scholarly circles in the 18th century.Compiled by Edward Popham, under the Latin version of his name, Eduardo. Uniformly bound in full calf. Externally, generally smart, with slight rubbing to the extremities and joints, and to the head and tail of the spine. The odd mark to leather. Front hinge is a touch strained but holding firm to Volume I. Offsetting to endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with the occasional light handling mark. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .