Percy (Thomas) Five Pieces of Runic Poetry translated from the Islandic Language, first edition, 1763; and others, 18th century poetry and later, (c.30)

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Percy (Thomas) Five Pieces of Runic Poetry translated from the Islandic Language, first edition, signed "Tho. Percy" to verso of title page in an unknown hand, endpapers loose or coming loose, hinges cracked and front hinge held by strings only, contemporary calf re-backed, very rubbed and scuffed, upper joint split, R. and J. Dodsley, 1763. [Pack (Richardson)], Miscellanies in Verse and Prose, second edition, ownership ink inscriptions to title page, wood-cut head and tail pieces, marginal worm trails to 163-177pp (not affecting text), browning and light spotting, E. Curll, 1719. Pope (Alexander), An Epistle from Mr. Pope to Dr. Arbuthnot bound with The Universal Prayer, 2 works in 1 vol., various ink inscription to endpapers, additional new ff. inserted between leaves, the odd spot, contemporary tree calf recased, rubbed, J. Wright, and R. Dodsley, 1734-8; and others, 18th century poetry and later, bookplates, various bindings and conditions, 8vo, (c.30)

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