Lot 73
Wrestling.- Parkyns (Sir Thomas) Progymnasmata: The Inn-Play: or, Cornish-Hugg Wrestler... which teacheth to break all Holds, and throw most Falls Mathematically, second edition, presentation copy from the author, woodcut illustrations, 20th century speckled calf, 1714.
Hammer Price: £1,200
Description
Wrestling.- Parkyns (Sir Thomas, of Bunny Park, Nottinghamshire) Progymnasmata: The Inn-Play: or, Cornish-Hugg Wrestler... which teacheth to break all Holds, and throw most Falls Mathematically, second edition, corrected, with large Additions, presentation copy from the author with his faint ink inscription at head of title, woodcut illustrations, engraved initials and headpieces, bookplate of Charles A Hanson on front pastedown, modern endpapers, 20th century speckled calf, gilt borders, gilt panelled spine, two morocco labels, g.e., sm. 4to, Nottingham, Will. Ayscough in Bridlesmithgate, and Timothy Goodwin, 1714.
Description
Wrestling.- Parkyns (Sir Thomas, of Bunny Park, Nottinghamshire) Progymnasmata: The Inn-Play: or, Cornish-Hugg Wrestler... which teacheth to break all Holds, and throw most Falls Mathematically, second edition, corrected, with large Additions, presentation copy from the author with his faint ink inscription at head of title, woodcut illustrations, engraved initials and headpieces, bookplate of Charles A Hanson on front pastedown, modern endpapers, 20th century speckled calf, gilt borders, gilt panelled spine, two morocco labels, g.e., sm. 4to, Nottingham, Will. Ayscough in Bridlesmithgate, and Timothy Goodwin, 1714.
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