Catalogue of extremely rare and valuable Americana, early English literature, tracts, pamphlets, broadsides, &c. the property of a nobleman : the majority in fine uncut state, as issued, with original wrappers, stitching, etc., including A plaine description of the Barmudas, 1613; Hamor's True discourse of the present estate of Virginia, 1615; Smith's A map of Virginia, 1612; and Rich's Newes from Virginia, 1610; also Ben Jonson's Time vindicated, an unrecorde separate issue (?1623); Chapman, A memorable maske of the inns of court, 1613; Pope, An essay on criticism, 1711; Sanford's Grammar to the Italian tongue, 1605; rare early proclamations and tracts on trade, finance, banking, currency, taxation, foreign affairs, etc. Which will be sold by auction by Messrs. Sotheby and Co. ... on Friday, the 25th of July, 1930
1930, First Edition. London : J. Davy and Sons, Ltd. Near fine paperback copy; wrapper edges very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #297226
Physical description: 39 p., 3 leaves of plates : facsims. ; 25 cm. Venue: Place of sale: London. Venue: Date of sale: July 25, 1930. Subject: Auction catalogs.
Price: €14.95