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London: printed for M. Gillyflower, and are to be sold by Ralph Smith, at the Bible under the Royal Exchange, 1700. Hardcover. Octavo, [56], 363, [1], 36, 33-91, [5] pages; VG-; Bound by Jon Robbins in modern period-style calf; spine tanned. Text and register are continuous despite pagination. [5] pages at end = "Books printed for and sold by Matthew Gillyflower, at the Spread-Eagle, in Westminster-hall." Lacking the original engraved frontispiece; the frontispiece now included is a modern reproduction. Text block slightly age-toned and foxed. JR Consignment. NOTE: Shelved in Room G. ESTC R25041; Wing R152. 1345314. Special Collections.

London : Printed for A. Bell, R. Smith, and J. Round, 1708. Hardcover. Good. Four octavo volumes. Frontispiece portrait, titles in red and black. Contemporary Cambridge style calf. Raised bands, and orange leather spine label, red speckled page ends. Rubbing, front joints tender, Volume I's cracked. Scattered spotting. Armorial bookplate of Richard Pryce. Contents : Volume I: Abridgment of Sir Walter Raleigh's "The history of the world", edited by Laurence Echard; Volumes 2-4 contain the continuation, most likely from earlier works by Laurence Echard.

London: Printed for G. Conyers, J. J. and P. Knapton, D. Midwinter, A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch, B. Sprint, R. Robinson, B. Motte, J. Walthoe, A. Ward, J. Clarke, S. Birt, T. Wotton, T. Longman, H. Whitridge, H. Lintot, and J. and R. Tonson, 1736. Eleventh Edition. Hardcover. Folio; [2], ccxxxii, [1], ccxxxviii-ccl, [8], xxxii, [25], 4-370 pages; VG-; Volume 1 only of 2. Rebacked and recornered; spine restained to match early boards. Chipping, rubbing, and general shelfwear to boards, particularly at edges and corners. Damp staining to first five printed leaves. Small open tear to p. 4. Five fine double-page maps. Titlepages in red and black. Published in 61 parts, the last part advertised in 'The monthly catalogue' for March 1736. A remarkably clean and bright copy. Engraved frontispiece by G. Vertue.; JR consignment; shelved Room G Oversized item(s). Will require additional postage for expedited/international orders. Economy international shipping unavailable due to size/weight restriction(s).… Read More

1687. hardcover. very good. London: for Basset, Chiswell, Tooke [et al], 1687. 15.25"x9.75". [4], xxxii, [26], 41,[1], 368 pp., 369-382 leaves, 379-813, [45] pp. Additional engraved title and 8 folding maps and plans, lacking portrait. Modern black half-cloth over brown leatherette, title on red cloth labels to spine. Engraved title and one map laid down, engraved title toned, some moderate toning and soiling in places throughout, contents very good overall. Sir Walter Raleigh's popular unfinished world history written while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London.