The Works of Soame Jenyns, Esq. in Four Volumes. Including several pieces never before published. To which are prefixed, short sketches of the History of the Author's Family, and Also of His Life; by Charles Nalson Cole, esq
Engraved frontipiece in Vol. I. 4 vols. 8vo
1793 · London
by Jenyns, Soame
London: Printed for T. Cadell, 1793. Second edition. Engraved frontipiece in Vol. I. 4 vols. 8vo. Contemporary pale tan calf bordered in gilt, red morocco spine labels. Spines toned, labels a bit chipped; Very Good. Bookplates of Henry Cabot Lodge. Second edition. Engraved frontipiece in Vol. I. 4 vols. 8vo. Jenyns (1704-1787) was the author of verse and miscellaneous pieces on political, religious and economic subjects, a member of Parliament, and an enemy of Samuel Johnson; not a deep thinker, his work was praised for its ease and elegance. ESTC 127503 (Inventory #: 224878)