Donne (John), Poems, &c... with Elegies on the Author's Deat...

Hammer

£1,400

Donne (John), Poems, &c... with Elegies on the Author's Death, 5th edition, pub. London: T[homas] N[ewcomb] for Henry Herringman, 1669, woodcut headpieces and initials, full panelled speckled calf, rebacked, early 19th century handwritten notes from Colliers Poetical Decameron, ownership inscription 'J. Crofton Lidner' dated 1820 and biographical notes to ffeps, one with restored top corner, well executed pen and ink drawing titled 'Effigy of Doctor Donne in St Pauls' copied from 'The Gentleman's Magazine, for Feby. 1820' to end papers at back, light spotting and toning, rubbing and chipping to top edges, spine faded, 8vo. Full panelled speckled calf, rebacked, early 19th century handwritten notes from Colliers Poetical Decameron, ownership inscription 'J. Crofton Lidner' dated 1820 and biographical notes to ffeps, one with restored top corner, well executed pen and ink drawing titled 'Effigy of Doctor Donne in St Pauls' copied from 'The Gentleman's Magazine, for Feby. 1820' to end papers at back, light spotting and toning, rubbing and chipping to top edges, spine faded.