First edition. Folio. Bound in contemporary calf, with the initials “S.W.M.” stamped to the upper cover in gilt, and with gilt lettering and decoration to the spine.
 
A very good copy, sometime recased, with restoration to the joints, spine ends, and corners. Pen trials to front free endpaper.
 
The first edition of Pope-Blount’s survey of celebrated authors, collecting what had been written and said of them by notable figures.