The four ages of England, or, The Iron Age. With other select poems. Written by Mr. A. Cowley.

The four ages of England, or, The Iron Age. With other select poems. Written by Mr. A. Cowley.

London : Printed: and sold by Benj. Bragg, 1705.

[12],69,[3]p. ; (12mo)

Probably not by Abraham Crowley, who denies authorship in his preface to his "Poems" (1656). Sometimes attributed to Peter Hausted, but the attribution is unlikely since Hausted died in 1645. Cf. M.R. Perkin Abraham Cowley a bibliography, A17A.

Dedication signed in Greek: Philokarlo.

With a half-title.

English short title catalogue (ESTC), T132930

Great Britain -- England -- London.

170- 469q

Manuscript inscription on half-title: "Glory to Cowley". Provenance: inscriptions on t.p.: "W W"; on half-title: "John Biggs" and another signature effaced above "her Book"; purchased by Folger from F.S. Read, 13 October 1958