Microcosmographie : faithfully reprinted from the edition of 1633
1904, Fine Facsimile edition. London : Methuen & Co. Very good copy in the original vellum-backed boards. Title label on spine. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Corners bumped. Some light spots of foxing to prelims and end pages. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Provenance: From the library of Andrew Davis with his bookplate to front pastedown. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Physical description: 2 p. l., reprint: 6 p. l., [288] p ; 15 cm. Subjects: Characters and characteristics -- Personality. Notes: "From the sixth edition, 1633. The first edition was published in 1628." "Running title: Characters.With facsimile of original t.-p.: Micro-cosmographie or, A piece of The World discovered; in Essayes and characters. The sixth edition; augmented. [Printer's mark] London, Printed by E. A. for Robert Allot ... 1633. Preface signed: Ed. Blovnt. Item #200022
Price: €45.00