James Woodhouse — Poems on Several Occasions

London, For the Author, Messrs. Dodsley; Becket and De Hondt, 1766 . Leather. A bright example of the second edition of the collected poetical works of "shoe-maker poet" James Woodhouse. The second edition of this work, which is scarce in all editions. A poetry anthology from Black Country poet James Woodhouse, known as the "shoe-maker poet" from the trade that supported him during his early years.  ESTC T132323 With errata to tail of final text leaf. With the bookplate of Thomas Tolley to the front pastedown. During his life Woodhouse acquired literary patrons, including the bluestocking Elizabeth Montagu. In a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to back strip. Small losses to spine label, with loss to back strip head. Joints starting, with boards firmly held. Bookplate to front pastedown. One front blank detached and loosely inserted. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Good . Ill.: None. Good .