1778 Henry Brooke IRISH Poetry Universal Beauty Tasso Jerusalem Delivered 4v
Henry Brooke was an 18th-century Irish playwright whose works have largely been forgotten behind other English and Scottish writers. Nonetheless, his works are still a noteworthy example of English epic poetry from the 18th-century. Works such as “Universal Beauty” and ‘The Vestal Virgins”, as well as his English translation of Tasso’s “Jerusalem Delivered” are all included in this four-volume 1778 edition.
This particularly beautiful set was bound in decorative leather by Riviere – notable, desirable leather bindings.
Item number: #26873
Price: $499
1778 Henry Brooke IRISH Poetry Universal Beauty Tasso Jerusalem Delivered 4v
Henry Brooke was an 18th-century Irish playwright whose works have largely been forgotten behind other English and Scottish writers. Nonetheless, his works are still a noteworthy example of English epic poetry from the 18th-century. Works such as “Universal Beauty” and ‘The Vestal Virgins”, as well as his English translation of Tasso’s “Jerusalem Delivered” are all included in this four-volume 1778 edition.
This particularly beautiful set was bound in decorative leather by Riviere – notable, desirable leather bindings.
Item number: #26873
Price: $499
BROOKE, Henry
A collection of the pieces formerly published by Henry Brooke
London: Printed for the author : And sold by Mr. White, Mr. Cadell, 1778.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages; 4 volumes
- 1 – [2], iv, [2], 405, [1]
- 2 – [4], 426
- 3 – [4], 423, [1]
- 4 – iv, 414
- Language: English
- Binding: Leather; secure
- Fragile hinges
- Size: ~9in X 6in (23cm x 15.5cm)
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26873
Category
Literature
Authors
BROOKE, Henry
Printing Date
18th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete