John Philips — Bleinheim, a Poem.
London, H. Hills, 1709 . Unbound. A scarce early edition of John Philips's celebration of Marlborough's victory at the Battle of Blenheim. First published in 1705, this work is scarce in all early editions.This poem commemorates the Duke of Marlborough's victory at the Battle of Blenheim during the War of the Spanish Succession in 1704.Foxon P 234, with page 5 incorrectly numbered as page 4.Final leaf detached but present.Philips' poem imitates the style of Milton. Unbound, as issued. Final leaf detached but present. Otherwise, firmly bound. Leaves lightly age toned due to paper type, otherwise generally clean. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .