The Rape of the Lock

Alexander Pope

Attractively illustrated Bensley printing of the classic poem.

London: Printed by T. Bensley; for F.J. du Roveray Great St. Helens; and sold by J. and A. Arch Gracechurch-Street; and J. Wright Piccadilly, 1798. Illustrated with engraved plates, two of which by Stothard and one by Fuseli. xxx, 79 pp. Octavo. Period red straight-grain morocco decorated in gilt, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Moderate binding wear and soiling, corners bumped, front hinge starting. Plates foxed, text mostly clean. Good+. Item #398

Price: $225.00