Four Poetical Works in One Volume 1. [1776] THE HERMIT OF WARKWORTH, A NORTHUMBERLAND BALLAD IN THREE FITS OR CANTOS THE FOURTH EDITION ________________ 2. [1775] AN ELECTION BALL In Poetical Letters from Mr. Inkle at Bath to his Wife at Glocester: with a Poetical Address to John Miller, Esq. at Batheaston Villa. The Second edition, with considerable Additions By the author of the "New Bath Guide." ____________ 3. [1777] Armine and Elvira, A Legendary Tale in two Parts _____________ 4. [1776] Sir Eldred of the Bower, and the Bleeding Rock: Two Legendary Tales.

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London: various publishers, see above and below, 1775-1777. Contemporary full tree calf leather binding with marbled end papers; 4to., moderate rubbing and shelfwear. Repaired joints with original spine laid down. In good condition - these 4 volumes usually sell singly. 1. Description: "An Election Ball" - Engraved frontis. by C.W. Bampfylde. Text paginated [3]-64. A few pages with minor browning. Translated from Mr. Anstey's Latin Epistle To Mr. Bamfylde" and signed H.D. 2. Description: "Hermit of Warkworth" - 51pg + advert page, rear last leaf loose, illustrated title page, text nice, very good. 3. Description: "Armine and Elvira" Sixth editon of this mythical poem with engraving to title page. 4. Description: [vi], 49 [1]pp., 4to. Half-title here placed after the title, last leaf (text and advertisements) with a neat, probably contemporary, guard at inner margin. A good large copy. First edition of the author s first published work of verse, dedicated to David Garrick, whom she teasingly describes as "an enemy to the Muses. . . who constantly behold you displaying talents which cannot be described, and exhibiting excellencies which leave nothing to be imagined." A handsome book in good, respined condition. Bindings - good Joints - good - repaired Covers - very good Internally - good 1. Publisher: Printed for the Author, by S. Hazard, Bath, England Publication Date: 1776 Book Condition: Very good condition Edition: Second edition 2. Publisher: London: Printed for S. Leacroft.1775. Publication Date: 1775 3. Publisher: J. Murray, London Publication Date: 1777 Book Condition: Good Edition: Sixth Edition 4. Publisher: London: Printed for T. Cadell, 1776. Publication Date: 1776 Edition: 1st Edition. N° de ref. del artículo ABE-1701031815391

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