Odes. Strawberry Hill: for R. and J. Dodsley, 1757. 4to (275 x 214 mm). 21 pp. Engraved vignette on title. Unbound (later stitching using original stab-holes). Custom chemise and quarter red morocco case. Repaired closed tear (about 2") at horizontal fold throughout with larger repair to half-title, toned at ends, untrimmed. WITH: Another copy. 19th century full red morocco gilt-ruled, spine gilt, all edges gilt. Mild toning, upper cover detached. THE FIRST FRUITS FROM STRAWBERRY HILL, first printings. Printing began under Walpole's direction in July of 1757. Gray was skeptical of entrusting the work to his friend, but yielded to his entreaty and later reported that the copies he saw were "very pleasant to the eye, and will do no dishonour to your Press." Hazen 1.
Odes. Strawberry Hill: for R. and J. Dodsley, 1757. 4to (275 x 214 mm). 21 pp. Engraved vignette on title. Unbound (later stitching using original stab-holes). Custom chemise and quarter red morocco case. Repaired closed tear (about 2") at horizontal fold throughout with larger repair to half-title, toned at ends, untrimmed. WITH: Another copy. 19th century full red morocco gilt-ruled, spine gilt, all edges gilt. Mild toning, upper cover detached. THE FIRST FRUITS FROM STRAWBERRY HILL, first printings. Printing began under Walpole's direction in July of 1757. Gray was skeptical of entrusting the work to his friend, but yielded to his entreaty and later reported that the copies he saw were "very pleasant to the eye, and will do no dishonour to your Press." Hazen 1.
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