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1926 Collected Works of John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester
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A fine limited edition of the works of the Earl of Rochester, in a sumptuous full crushed morocco binding by Bayntun Riviere.
Number 285 of a 1050 copy limitation.
In a beautiful crushed morocco signed binding by Bayntun Riviere.
A wonderful edition of the works of Restoration rakish poet John Wilmot, the 2nd Earl of Rochester.
Wilmot is as famous for his poetry as for the rakish habits in his personal life, and was a controversial figure who was popular at Charles II's court. His best known work is 'A Satyr Against Reason and Mankind'.
Edited by John Hayward.
In a signed crushed morocco binding with extensive gilt tooling. Externally, fine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright.
Overall: Fine
- Creator:John Wilmot (Author)
- Dimensions:Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1926
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- Seller Location:Bath, GB
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