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HERVEY, James.

HERVEY, James.

Meditations and Contemplations. In two volumes. Containing, Vol. I. Meditations among the tombs; Reflections on a flower-garden; and, A descant on creation. Vol. II. Contemplations on the Night; Contemplations on the starry Heavens; and, A winter timepiec

HERVEY'S MEDITATIONS
London: John Rivington et al..., 1779.
2 vols., 8vo (7" tall). Full calf. Raised bands, exceptionally bold centre tools in elaborate gilt panels and twin red and green labels. Minor expert restoration to one head cap.
A lovely eighteenth century binding. Hervey was an extremely popular eighteenth century poet and was also prominent in the early Methodist movement.
£220.00

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