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GRAY, Thomas (1716-71). Designs by Mr. R. Bentley, for six Poems by Mr. T. Gray. London: R. Dodsley, 1753. 2° (363 x 264mm). Half title, engraved vignette on title by I. Müller. 6 engraved plates, 6 head- and 6 tailpieces (lightly browned throughout, offsetting from plates, waterstaining in outer margin of last 3 leaves, lightly spotted, stronger on last few leaves, drawing in pencil on half title). Contemporary tree calf, flat spine ruled and decorated in gilt (front joints split but cords firmly holding, scuff marks on sides). Provenance: John Clevland (1706-1763), naval administrator and politician (bookplate). FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING with "Drawings, &c." on half title. Rothschild 1061.
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