A DISSERTATION UPON MOST CELEBRATED ROMAN POETS

London: E. Curll, 1718. Covers bordered by single gilt fillets. Panelled spine with ornate gilt. Black leather spine labels. Top edge gilt. Marbled endpapers.Minor wear at top of spine. Few almost undetected areas of rubbing on covers. A beautiful signed binding by SANGORSKI AND SUTCLIFFE of London.The work was written originally in Latin by Addison, translated into English by Christopher Hayes. Both are included in this charming little book. Three-page postscript follows. Errata at bottom of p.53. Listing of the fifteen authors is found juxtaposed to the title-page. Addison (1672-1719) was an English essayist and translator of Roman poetry. He co-founded "The Spectator" magazine in 1711.. First English Edition. Full Butterscotch Morocco. Fine. Thin Octavo. (Inventory #: 010884)