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BLACKMORE, Richard (1654?1729). Prince Arthur. An Heroick P...

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BLACKMORE, Richard (1654?1729). Prince Arthur. An Heroick Poem. In ten books. London: printed for Awnsham and John Churchill, 1695. Folio. Contemporary speckled calf, raised bands, red morocco spine label gilt, compartments gilt (upper hinge tender with some separation). Provenance: Sir William Baird of Newbyth (engraved armorial bookplate title?page verso). FIRST EDITION. Wing B3080. ?? [TOGETHER WITH:] King Arthur. An Heroick Poem. In twelve books. London: printed for Awnsham and John Churchill, and Jacob Tonson, 1697. Folio. Contemporary speckled calf, double fillet border in blind, raised bands, red morocco spine label gilt (joints tender with some separation, front free endpaper sprung). Provenance: Lord Walsingham (armorial bookplate); Mary Jones (contemporary signature). FIRST EDITION. Wing B3077. ?? Together, 2 works in 2 volumes, condition generally good.