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, A collection of volumes published together for the first time. Contained in this book are: A general title-page and an emblematic frontispiece engraved by Michael Vander Gucht (the same plate was used in 1727).The Art of Kissing from Bonefonius. 3-32 pp. A miscellany of 16 poems, by William Bond, Charles Beckingham, Mr. Goode, Mr. Baker, John Philips, Thomas Foxton, and various unidentified hands. Popeana by Alexander Pope, 1727, no title page, 40 pages. The Rape of the Smock, an Heroi-comical poem in two books by Mr Jacob, second edition, printed for H. Curll, London, 1727, black and white engraving, title page [4] 32 pages. The Hoop-Petticoat an Heroi-comical poem in two books by Mr Gay, printed for E. Curll and others, London, third edition, 1720. viii, 40 pages. The Patch, an heroi-comical poem (with advice to Chloe, how to make use of that Beautiful Ornament of the Face) in three cantos by a Gentleman of Oxford, to which is added The Welch Wedding, a poem, Printed for E Curll, in London, 1724, viii, 40 pages. A Receipt for a Soup addres'd to Dean Swift, by Mr Pope,1727, no title page, [4.] Bury-Fair, a poem imposed as an Exercise at St. Peter's Colllege, John Davies, 1721, no title page, 22 pages. Poems on Several Occasions, by William Bowman, printed for the author, London, 1727. [8], 106 pages [2]. Oratio. Nova philosophia veteri præferenda est, Joseph Addison, no title page, 16 pages. An Apology for the Writings of Walter Moyle, esq, by Edmund Curll, printed in London, 1727, title page, 22 pages including extracts from a book entitled, Johannis Confratris & Monachi Glastoniensis chronica sive historia de rebus Glastoniensibus e codice MS. membrano antiquo descripsit ediditque Tho. Hearnius, duobus voluminibus. Oxon, 1726.8vo. Small contemporary inscription at head of front free endpaper, and another [Suckling Spendlove] dated 1794 below it, 2 engraved full page plates and several illustrated headpieces Third edition , wear to top and tail of spine and corners and front and rear boards consistent with age. Stains to front end paper, front paste down and frontispiece. Pages generally good with one missing a corner. Generally good condition. , full calf, old reback, gilt borders to front and rear baords, five raised bands on spine. , small quarto, 19.5 x 13 cm Hardback ISBN: