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In the Savoy [London]: T.N. [Thomas Newcomb]; Henry Herringman, 1669. Later Edition. Hardcover. Octavo, [6], 414 pages. In Good plus condition. Rebacked in light brown leather with gilt-lettered dark brown leather spine label, with full calf boards. Boards show moderate plus wear to corners, and light wear overall. Text block has moderate plus age toning to edges, light occasional foxing to pages interiorly, and two instances of ink marginalia (one to title page, one at bottom margin of p. 414). Seventeenth centruy ink ownership inscription to title page ("Daniel Paring his book"). Ink ownership inscription to front free end page ("R. Potter / 1747"). Ink ownership inscription to front pastedown ("George Reading Leathes"). Significant pencil inscription to front pastedown from previous bookseller (20th century). Shelved in Room G. EH Consignment. The last edition of Donne's poems printed in the 17th century, issued without frontispiece portrait. This copy is complete.…

John Donne's poetry is known for its vibrant language and inventiveness. His work, which includes sonnets, love poems, religious poems, Latin translations, epigrams, elegies, songs, and satires, is remarkable for its metaphysical style, and it frequently reflects upon themes of love, death, and religion. 'Poems. With Elegies on the Authors Death' brings together a rich tapestry of Donne's poetical works.