LOVE OF FAME, the universal passion. In several characteristical satires.…

LOVE OF FAME, the universal passion. In several characteristical satires. The third edition by YOUNG, Edward, 1683-1765 < >

LOVE OF FAME, the universal passion. In several characteristical satires. The third edition

London: J. Tonson, 1730. Published anonymously. Contemporary brown calf, sides with gilt central diamond-shaped floral ornaments and corner ornaments. Rebacked in brown calf, label, gilt rules. Marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. pp [2], (12), 175, [3]. Divisional title leaf for each of the satires. Head and tailpieces. Lacking the half-title leaf at front. Inner hinges very neatly repaired with rice paper; old ink names at front of Hester and William Gregory, pencil notes on verso of front free endpaper, one of which states "Jackson copy"; yellowing and light foxing to early and late leaves; else a VG clean and tight copy, tight in the binding. Originally published in 7 parts between the years 1725 and 1728 under the title ’The universal passion’. ESTC T78904. Poetry. ; Octavo

Book ID: 52174
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