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WODHULL, Michael (1740-1816). Poems. London: by W. Bowyer and J. Nichols, 1772. 8° (235 x 145mm). 3 engraved headpieces by I.A. Faldoni after L. Stern, extra-illustrated with engraved portrait, title and introduction to 1804 edition inscribed 'To Mrs Lister with the Author's Compliments', and 8 engraved headpieces from the same edition. (A few leaves slightly dust-soiled.) Contemporary red morocco, covers with wide border of ferns, scrolls and other small tools, spine gilt in compartments (slightly rubbed, head of spine slightly worn), g.e. Provenance: 'Julia Henrietta Blosset a present from the author' (inscription on end-paper); George Daniel (inscription concerning additions dated 1857 on end-paper). -- [?CHESTERFIELD, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of (1694-1773) or Robert DODSLEY (1703-1764)]. The Oeconomy of Human Life, translated from an Indian Manuscript. London: T. Rickaby for S. & E. Harding, 1795. 8° (258 x 177mm). Engraved illustrations after Sylvester Harding. (Page 65 inserted from a smaller copy, a few leaves slightly soiled.) Contemporary green straight-grained morocco, covers with gilt fillet decorations, spine gilt in compartments with red lettering pieces, g.e. Provenance: F.L. James (armorial bookplate). LARGE PAPER COPY. (2)