The Poetical Works of Mr. William Collins

London: T. Becket and P. A. de Hondt, 1771. Leather. Good. 6.5" by 4". None. A wonderful collection of the poems of the influential William Collins, the pre-Romantic poet. A collection of astounding poetry of William Collins, an English who was one of the most influential of the eighteenth century, alongside Thomas Gray.Containing 'Ode to Pity', 'Ode to Simplicity', 'Ode to a Liberty', 'Dirge in Cymbeline', and more.A new edition of this work.With a memoir of the author by J. Langhorne.Three pages of publisher's adverts to the rear.Prior owner's ink inscription to the front pastedown and to the recto to the front endpaper. In the original calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with the leather lifting a little to the joints. Minor marks to the boards and spine. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Front hinge is starting but firm. Rear hinge is strained. Small wormhole to the front pastedown, front endpaper, and front free endpaper. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front pastedown and to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with just a couple of very occasional spots. Good