THE POETICAL WORKS OF JOHN DRYDEN. With Life, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes, by the Rev. George Gilfillan (2 Volumes)

Two Volumes, 8vo., bound by Hayday in full calf gilt, with raised bands, gilt decorations and twin title labels to spine, all edges marbled plus marbled endpapers; Vol I: [xiv] + 314pp; Vol II: [xxiv] + 344pp. Vol I has a neat ink gift inscription dated 1857 to early blank. Both Vols have foxing to endpapers and to the first and last few pages. Slight vertical creasing to a few early pages in Vol II. Boards a little spotted, and with a few small scuffs and marks, edges slightly rubbed. Overall a Very Good set.