The Dunciad with Notes Variorum and the Prolegomena of Scriblerus. Written in the Year, 1727

Early edition of Pope’s Dunciad in contemporary calf with faded gilt lines to the spine and blind panelling to the boards; red speckled edges to text block. Bookplate of ‘Thomas Lediard’ to the front pastedown (1685-1743, diplomat, stage designer and latterly Agent and Sureyor of Westminster Bridge, resident in Smith Square). Cracking to paper over inner hinges; owl frontispiece: collates complete pp264; final flyleaf (of two) removed leaving stub. John Barber’s declaration (p226) dated 1732. OCLC 833504434. A lovely fresh-feeling copy with attractive 18th century provenance to the heart of the British establishment.