Poems on Several Occasions, John Pomfret

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Poems on Several Occasions, John Pomfret

Name: Poems on Several Occasions, John Pomfret
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5756
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Publication: London, Ed. Cook, 1748.

Formatting: 12mo, pp. [viii], 142.

Condition Report: Good. Bound in contemporary full calf with raised bands and a gilt-ruled, red morocco title label to the spine, the book shows significant but expected wear for its age. The leather is heavily rubbed with surface loss at the head and tail of the spine, and the corners are bumped, exposing the underlying boards. The upper joint is cracked along its entirety, leaving the front board tender, though it remains attached by the binding cords. Internally, the text block is remarkably sound; the preliminary leaves, including the engraved frontispiece and title page, display mild age-toning and occasional light foxing, but the pages are otherwise clean, bright, and free of any obtrusive tears or modern marks. A respectable, unsophisticated example of a mid-18th-century binding.

Catalogue Note: This mid-18th-century edition features a striking engraved frontispiece depicting an allegorical scene of death and divine judgment, directly relating to the final poems in the volume.

The presence of 'His Remains' and an account of his 'Life and Writings' makes this a comprehensive collection of the poet's work. Copies bearing the 1748 Ed. Cook imprint are exceptionally scarce on the open market, suggesting a small initial print run or an ephemeral, unsanctioned provincial publication that differed from the established London printings of the era.

First published at the dawn of the 18th century, John Pomfret’s Poems on Several Occasions became one of the most widely read and beloved poetry collections of its time. Its centerpiece, 'The Choice', outlines the author’s vision of the perfect, contented life: a modest country estate, good wine, a few loyal friends, and a peaceful existence free from political strife and marital entanglements. Dr. Samuel Johnson famously remarked that "perhaps no composition in our language has been oftener perused" than Pomfret's masterpiece. Offering a fascinating window into the literary tastes of Augustan England, this volume captures the modest, gentlemanly ideals that defined a generation of readers.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: John Pomfret

Book Publisher: Ed. Cook

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Poetry

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Book Publication Year: 1748

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Book Binding: Hardcover (Full Calf)

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Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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