Specimens of the Early English Poets.

London:: Printed for Edwards, 1790., 1790. Small 8vo. v, 323, iv pp Frontispiece portrait of Sir Thomas Wyat, and plate of Henry Howard Earl of Surry. Original straight grained dark green morocco, stamped in blind, fancy raised bands with simple gilt rule on bands, gilt title, all edges gilt; hinges rubbed. Bookplate of Jarrard Edward Strickland. Very good. With a DOUBLE FORE-EDGE PAINTING showing a "View of York" and a "View of Halifax." Although this fine book was printed for Edwards of Halifax, with scene was painted by Samuel E. Stevens, an artist who was very active circa 1948-60. Provenance: Jarrard Edward Strickland of Loughlynn (1782-1844) m. (18.08.1814) to Anne Cholmeley (daughter of Francis Cholmeley of Brandsby). (Inventory #: FF2538)