Jerusalem Delivered; An Heroic Poem: translated from the Italian of Torquato Tasso, by John Hoole. In two volumes. The fifth edition, with notes.

  • Tasso, Torquato
  • London: Printed for J. Dodsley 1783
  • ESTC T145056.

£200

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Description

2 vols., 8vo, pp. xlvii, [i], 339, [1]; [iv], 335, [45] + 2 engraved frontispieces after Stothard. Contemporary tree calf, spines divided by gilt rolls and rules, red and green morocco labels (the latter with red circular numbering onlays), other compartments tooled elaborately in gilt. Just a touch of toning and spotting, marginal tear to one leaf. Extremities just a touch bumped. Bookplates of Robert J. Hayhurst to pastedowns, ownership inscriptions of Henry Du Cane Junr. to flyleaves.

Notes

An attractive copy of this translation of Tasso's epic poem, first published in 1763 (and subscribed to by Samuel Johnson).

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