1695 Rare Book - Prince Arthur, An Heroick Poem by Sir Richard BlackmoreA monumental 17th century epic in a richly aged morocco binding, echoing the heroic and Miltonic tradition of English poetry. Author: Richard Blackmore. Title: Prince Arthur: An Heroick Poem. In Ten Books. Publisher: London, printed for Awnsham Churchill and John Churchill, 1695. Second Edition (stated). Language: Text in English. Size: 13 x 8. 5 inches. Pages: Preface, 296 pages + index. Binding: Very good restored contemporary full dark brown

published in two parts in 1605 and 1615

This enchanting poem

works of this kind were typically composed by politically informed observers or diplomats seeking to analyse the evolving European state system

small light stain to the upper outer corner of rear cover - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover

Spine slightly mellowed but sound and attractive

The inclusion of Latin texts would have made this work accessible primarily to scholars and clergy

outer hinges slightly rubbed but tight - as shown

Pages: iv-229 pages

Jonathan Cape

Binding: Very good and attractive signed binding byW

Illustrations: Complete with the full-color illustrations by Tasha Tudor enhancing the enchanting story

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