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COTTON, Charles. The Genuine poetical works of Charles Cotton...

London. Printed for J. and J. Bonwicke et al., 1741. Fourth edition, corrected.
12mo. [4], 348pp, [8]. With nine engraved folding plates. Each work has its own title page: 'Scarronides' is of the thirteenth edition, 'Burlesque upon burlesque: or, the scoffer scoff'd' is of the sixth edition, and 'The wonders of the Peake' is of the sixth edition. Contemporary gilt-tooled calf, later rebacked, preserving contemporary spine panel and red morocco lettering-piece. Heavily rubbed. Armorial bookplate of William Henry Mason to FEP, endpapers browned.
A revised edition of Charles Cotton's (1630-1687) major poetical works, including his celebrated topographical poem, first published in 1681, The Wonders of the Peak.
ESTC T63333.
£ 125.00 Antiquates Ref: 27356