Item #778 1717 The Works of Alexander Pope Fine Leather Folio 12" Tall Rare 308 Years Old. Alexander Pope.
1717 The Works of Alexander Pope Fine Leather Folio 12" Tall Rare 308 Years Old
1717 The Works of Alexander Pope Fine Leather Folio 12" Tall Rare 308 Years Old
1717 The Works of Alexander Pope Fine Leather Folio 12" Tall Rare 308 Years Old
1717 The Works of Alexander Pope Fine Leather Folio 12" Tall Rare 308 Years Old
1717 The Works of Alexander Pope Fine Leather Folio 12" Tall Rare 308 Years Old
1717 The Works of Alexander Pope Fine Leather Folio 12" Tall Rare 308 Years Old
1717 The Works of Alexander Pope Fine Leather Folio 12" Tall Rare 308 Years Old
1717 The Works of Alexander Pope Fine Leather Folio 12" Tall Rare 308 Years Old
1717 The Works of Alexander Pope Fine Leather Folio 12" Tall Rare 308 Years Old
1717 The Works of Alexander Pope Fine Leather Folio 12" Tall Rare 308 Years Old
1717 The Works of Alexander Pope Fine Leather Folio 12" Tall Rare 308 Years Old
1717 The Works of Alexander Pope Fine Leather Folio 12" Tall Rare 308 Years Old
1717 The Works of Alexander Pope Fine Leather Folio 12" Tall Rare 308 Years Old
1717 The Works of Alexander Pope Fine Leather Folio 12" Tall Rare 308 Years Old
1717 The Works of Alexander Pope Fine Leather Folio 12" Tall Rare 308 Years Old
1717 The Works of Alexander Pope Fine Leather Folio 12" Tall Rare 308 Years Old

1717 The Works of Alexander Pope Fine Leather Folio 12" Tall Rare 308 Years Old

London: W. Bowyer, 1717. Publishers full leather folio binding.

The Works of Mr. Alexander Pope

 

Printed by W. Bowyer for Bernard Lintot, between the Temple-Gates, London, 1717

Folio (approx. 12 inches / 30 cm tall)

 

 

An early and significant edition of The Works of Mr. Alexander Pope, issued in 1717 by the renowned London publisher Bernard Lintot and printed by William Bowyer. This handsome folio volume gathers many of Pope’s celebrated poems, including An Essay on Criticism, The Rape of the Lock, Eloisa to Abelard, The Temple of Fame, and translations from Statius’ Thebaid. The 1717 edition was among the first comprehensive collections of Pope’s poetry produced during his lifetime and helped to solidify his status as England’s leading poet of the Augustan age.

 

Physical Details

 

Format: Large folio (12 in. tall).

 

Pagination: Includes the title page bearing the printer’s and publisher’s imprints, with engraved ornaments and a Latin quotation from Cicero’s Pro Archia (“Haec studia adolescentiam alunt… pervulgata non probamus”).

 

Typography: Elegant early-eighteenth-century type with generous margins and running titles; occasional catchwords and signatures typical of the Bowyer press.

 

Paper: Laid paper showing moderate age toning and scattered foxing, consistent with period materials.

 

Binding: Contemporary full calf, elaborately gilt-tooled spine in six compartments with raised bands, gilt floral motifs, and morocco title label (“POPE’S WORKS”). Boards framed with double gilt fillets and corner ornaments in a decorative gilt border pattern.

 

Endpapers: Striking period marbled paper in red, blue, yellow, and cream, typical of early Georgian bindings.

 

The volume remains in very good condition for its age. The binding is sound and richly decorated, with some light rubbing and wear at joints. Front cover hinge discreetly reinforced. The text is clean overall, with the usual age toning and scattered foxing. The marbled endpapers are vivid and well preserved.

 

 

This 1717 folio is one of the earliest collected editions of Pope’s works, predating the more standardized editions of the 1730s. Published when Pope was at the height of his literary fame, it represents the culmination of his early poetic career. Copies from this edition are prized by collectors of Augustan literature, early English poetry, and fine bindings from the London trade of Bernard Lintot and William Bowyer.

 
. Very Good. Item #778

Price: $1,200.00

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