1715 – The Iliad of Homer by Alexander Pope *SCARCE 1ST EDITION FOLIO FINE CALF*
Alexander Pope’s translation of the Iliad: a masterpiece of English literature. nd FEP blank – Note in contemporary hand in ink says “Collated and perfect both Iliad and Odyssey…bound in 6 July 1739.”.
Bound British Acts 1715-1719 (Anno Regni Georgii Regis)
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1715-1719. John Baskett. A thick bound volume containing various British Acts, printed in London and dated 1715-1719. 11″ x 7″. Bound in period full calf. Contains various acts from various years, relating to various subjects including Quakers, Duties, Protestants, Catholics, Roads, Fisheries, Lotteries, and more. Spine with chipping and scuffing, intact (see photos.) Contents with some variable foxing and toning, front endpaper nearly detached, light worming to lower margin to last few gatherings.
1715 Extra Illustrated Pulpit Folio King James Bible in Stunning Period Binding
Pulpit folio (approx. 15 x 9.5 in). Begins with the Book of Common Prayer (1715) with title page and engraved portrait frontispiece. General title page with printed border (1715) and bound with an engraved title of The Historical Part of the Holy Bible by J. Cole.