John Ogilvie — Poems on Several Subjects

London, George Pearch , 1771 . Leather. The third edition of this collection of poetry by John Ogilvie, complete in two volumes. Bound in full calf.Scarce work. The third edition. First published in 1764. Complete in two volumes. This collection features poetry written by Scottish minister, poet and hymn-writer, John Ogilvie, who was a friend to Samuel Johnson and James Beattie. Ogilvie was largely known for his poetry surrounding religion. This work contains Ogilvie's well-known poems 'The Day of Judgement' and 'Providence', as well as various Odes. With a preface and an essay on the lyric poetry of the ancients, to Volume I.With an illustrated title page to both volumes. Bound in full calf. Externally, generally smart, with slight rubbing to joints and extremities and the odd mark to leather. Bumped to the front upper corner of volume II. Small cracks to the head of the joints. Hinges are a little strained, but holding firm. Ink inscription of A. S. Leatham to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean, with a small ink inscription to the title page. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .