Author
Virgil
Uniform title
Works. English
Title
The works of Virgil: containing his pastorals, Georgics, and Æneis. / Translated into English verse; by Mr. Dryden. In three volumes..
Varying form of title
The works of Virgil: containing his pastorals, Georgics, and Aeneis
Edition
The fifth edition..
Imprint
London: : Printed for Jacob Tonson in the Strand., M DCC XXI. [1721]
Physical description
3 v. : portrait ; 16 cm (12mo)
Note
Volume 1 has engraved portrait of John Dryden.
Note
Volumes 2 and 3 have title: "The works of Virgil: translated into English by Mr. Dryden. Volume the second [-third]."; and no edition statement.
Note
Continuous pagination: 1043, [1] p.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T65120
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Reverend Herbert Hawes, with address “Rollestone Street, Salisbury.”.
Provenance
Salisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (19th century) with 13th-century Dean and Chapter seal and inscription “Sarum Cathedral Library.”
Binding
18th-century sprinkled, plain and mottled tan calf in "Cambridge panel" design; sewn on four supports; four raised bands; gilt roll around board edges; text block edges sprinkled red.
Subject
Virgil
Subject
Aeneas (Legendary character) Early works to 1800.
Subject
Didactic poetry, Latin Translations into English Early works to 1800.
Subject
Epic poetry, Latin Translations into English Early works to 1800.
Subject
Literature.
Subject
Poetry.
Added entry--name
Tonson, Jacob, 1682-1735 publisher.
Added entry--name
Hawes, Herbert, -1837 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
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