Lot No: 8203

Bishop Thomas Percy (1729-1811): 'Reliques of Ancient English Poetry', London, J. Dodsley, 1767, 2nd edition, inscribed presentation by Percy to first blank of volume 1 ''To Her Grace The Dutchess of Northumberland This Second edition of a work, she was pleased to honr. with her Patronage, is presented with the utmost respect by The Editor'', volumes 1 & 2 (of 3 volumes), engraved frontis volume 1, engraved vignette title pages to each volume, contemporary calf gilt very worn, textblocks/bindings split, boards detached (but present), all edges gilt, armorial bookplates of The Dutchess of Northumberland, Syon House, to front pastedowns (2)

Sale Price: £100.00