Lot 106

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Published by 01 - London - John Walker, 1794. The works of satirical writer, Peter Pindar. The first three volumes form the 1st edition of Pindar's satirical poems. These three volumes were then followed by the publication a further two volumes which complete Pindar's works. All volumes are the first editions of Pindar's complete works. Volumes I-III are dated1794, Volume IV is 1796, and volume V 1801. Peter Pindar was a pseudonym for John Wolcot. Wolcot began his writings of satire in 1780. His early satires regarded members of the Royal Academy before proceeding to writing on the King and Queen. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages 5 volumes v1 A supplicating epistle to the reviewers Lyric odes to the royal academicians for 1782 1783 1785 Farewell Odes for 1786 The Lusiad Canto I, II, III, IV Congratulatory Epistle to James Boswell Bozzi & Pozi, A town eclogue v2 An apologetic postscript to ode upon ode Instructions to a celebrated Laureate Brother Peter to Brother Tom Peter s Prophecy Peters pension a solemn epise. Sir J. Banks & The Emperor of Morocco Episle to a falling minister Subjects for fainters Expostulatory odes Benevolent epistle to master John Nicols A Rowland for an Oliver Advice to the future laureate Epistle to James Bruce Esq. v3 The rights of Kings Odes to Mr. Paine The Remonstrance More money Odes of importance The tears of St. Margaret A pair of lyric epistles to Lord Macartney Odes to Kien Long Epistle to the Pope Pathetic odes to the duck of Richmond Celebration v4 [1796 edition] The Lusiad Canto V Hair Powder, a plaintive epistleto Mr. Pitt & Frogmore fete Royl tour & Weymouth Amusements Pindariana or Peters Portfolio Convention Bill an ode v5 [1801 edition] One thousand seven hundred and ninety-six Ode to the livery of London Liberty s last squeak Royal visit to Exeter Out at last Lord Auckland s Triumph Nil Admiral Tales of the Hoy Odes to Ins and outs Tears and smiles Epistle to Count Rumford. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 5.5" x 8.5"
  • Condition:
  • Good Condition for its age with no missing pages. 4 of the 5 volumes have the original leather covers on the back. All of them have replaced front covers and spines

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August 3, 2020 6:00 PM EDT
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