Spenser

réf. 41208 — London. Printed for J. and R. Tonson in the Strand. 1758. 4to. 26cm in 2 volumes xliiI08673I & 392385-392393-6731pp. signatures: a-e4 a-f4 B4-C4 D2; B-4Q4 4R1; A-4Q4 4R1. chapter device decorations in contemporary full calf expertly rebacked raised bands gilt ruled borers corner and centre device decorations in the panels double black crushed morocco labels the original boards have some wear and wear on the edges signature of Hemy Streatfeild in upper margin of titles and Streatfeild armorial bookplates on front paste-downs endpapers with the family motto "Data fata Sequutus" Following my destiny fate from Vergil's "Aeneid" ESTC T134641. One of the classical works of the English language The Faerie Queene was first published in two parts in 1590 and 1596. Spenser's epic poem was written in a rhyme scheme that became known as Spenserian stanza. The long allegorical work honours the Tudor dynasty and Queen Elizabeth I in particular. The Queen was delighted enough with the work to award Spenser a pension for life. Aside from providing the extensive notes for this work John Upton 1707-1760 also published Critical Observations on Shakespeare 1746. London. Printed for J. and R. Tonson, in the Strand. 1758 unknown