Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Alexander Pope, Esq; Faithfully Collected from Authentic Authors, Original Manuscripts, and the Testimonies of Many Persons of Credit and Honour. By William Ayre and published by the author in London. 1745 first edition. 340 and 389 pp. 7” x 4.5”. 12mo. Hardcover full leather.

Overall good, with scuffing and rubbing along edges and corners of boards. Some instances of starting to hinges, primarily at front of Volume I. Text blocks remain bound well. Light markings. Includes frontispiece of Pope, along with a small handful of plates throughout each volume. Modern ex-libris bookplates affixed to front pastedowns. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing.

A scarce and nicely preserved pair of volumes on the life of English Enlightenment poet Alexander Pope (1688-1744). A full biography on Pope and his writings, produced shortly following his death. Includes publication permission by King George II, along with dedication to Lords Bolingbroke, Burlington, Marchmont, and Bathurst, with accompanying plate of Bolingbroke.

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