Lot 203
Sprat (Thomas) The History of the Royal-Society of London, For the Improving of Natural Knowledge, first edition, Printed by T. R. for J. Martyn...and J. Allestry, 1667.
Hammer Price: £2,600
Description
Sprat (Thomas) The History of the Royal-Society of London, For the Improving of Natural Knowledge, first edition, first issue, imprimatur leaf A1 with Society's arms to verso, folding engraved frontispiece of a bust of Charles II by Wenceslaus Hollar, 2 folding engraved plates, errata leaf at end, some light water-staining, contemporary calf, corners bit worn, rebacked by Bernard Middleton, [Wing S5032; Norman 1989; Keynes, Evelyn 178; Hooke 28], 4to, Printed by T. R. for J. Martyn...and J. Allestry, 1667.
⁂ First issue with "of" repeated on p.85 lines 6/7. This copy also with the rare frontispiece by Hollar, missing in many copies.
Description
Sprat (Thomas) The History of the Royal-Society of London, For the Improving of Natural Knowledge, first edition, first issue, imprimatur leaf A1 with Society's arms to verso, folding engraved frontispiece of a bust of Charles II by Wenceslaus Hollar, 2 folding engraved plates, errata leaf at end, some light water-staining, contemporary calf, corners bit worn, rebacked by Bernard Middleton, [Wing S5032; Norman 1989; Keynes, Evelyn 178; Hooke 28], 4to, Printed by T. R. for J. Martyn...and J. Allestry, 1667.
⁂ First issue with "of" repeated on p.85 lines 6/7. This copy also with the rare frontispiece by Hollar, missing in many copies.
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