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[GOLDSMITH, Oliver (1728-1774)] An Enquiry into the Present State of Polite Learning in Europe, London: R. and J. Dodsley, 1759. 8°, half title, engraved vignette on title (small tears in upper margin of L6-8). FIRST EDITION of Goldsmith's first major work. Lowndes III, 910; Williams p. 119; Rothschild 1020. [Bound with:]
WEBB, Daniel. Remarks on the Beauties of Poetry, London: R. and J. Dodsley, 1762. 8°, half title. FIRST EDITION. Lowndes VII, 2861.
2 works in one volume, contemporary mottled calf, gilt border, spine gilt (front cover detached). Provenance: The Right Honourable Wilmont, Earl of Lisburne, in the Kingdom of Ireland (bookplate).
WEBB, Daniel. Remarks on the Beauties of Poetry, London: R. and J. Dodsley, 1762. 8°, half title. FIRST EDITION. Lowndes VII, 2861.
2 works in one volume, contemporary mottled calf, gilt border, spine gilt (front cover detached). Provenance: The Right Honourable Wilmont, Earl of Lisburne, in the Kingdom of Ireland (bookplate).
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