55. [Dryden (John)] Absalom and Achitophel. A Poem, The Second Edition, lacks A1 (blank), trimmed affecting title, loss of date and part of imprint and headlines, browned, contemporary ink notes identifying the characters as contemporary political figures: “Absalom - Munmouth”, later endpapers, 19th century half calf, slightly rubbed, upper cover detached, [Wing ?D2216 or 2217], sm. 4to, for J.T. and [W. Davis], [1681].
est. £80 – £120
A satire directed against the Duke of Monmouth and the Earl of Shaftesbury.