Poems on Several Occassions. Written

by Dr. Thomas Parnell, Late Archdeacon of Clogher: and published by Mr. Pope. With the Life of Zoilus: and his Remarks

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First edition

London: T. Davies, 1770. Hardcover. A 'New Edition' of the poetry of Parnell, a contemporary of Pope and Swift and, like them, a member of the Scriblerus Club. The first edition to include Oliver Goldsmith's 'Life of Dr. Parnell'. Joints starting. Prior owners have left their names on the first flyleaf James Welon, 1942 and second flyleaf Sarah Whitty, 1705 , the latter evidence of early female ownership. 8mo. i-xxxv, i-iii,5-242, 2 pages, 2 plates by C.

• Binding: Hardcover

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