Thomas Edwards — The Canons of Criticism

London, C. Bathurst, 1758. Leather. Thomas Edwards' somewhat controversial critical work on William Warbuton's edition of Shakespeare. A volume of literary criticism on Shakespeare.Subtitled as a 'supplement to Mr. Warburton's edition of Shakespear', this work presents evidence of Edwards's well-known controversy with William Warburton about Warburton's editing of Shakespeare, an edition which Edward satirised. One page of adverts to the rear.The sixth edition of this somewhat controversial work, being the first printing of Edwards' forty-five sonnets.Bookplates of James Leigh and J. O. Edwards to the front paste down. In a full calf binding. Externally, a little worn, the front joint is starting. Light marks to the boards and spine, and a little rubbing to the spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. A small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spine and to the spine label. Front hinge is strained, rear hinge is starting but firm. Two bookplates to the front paste down. Front endpaper is detached but present. Spots to the endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with scattered spots. Good . Ill.: None. Good .