Lot 67
Fitzherbert (John) The Boke of Husbandry..., Imprinted at London in Fletestrete by William Powell, dwellyng at the signe of the George, next unto Saynt Dunstones church, 1549.
Hammer Price: £1,100
Description
Fitzherbert (John) The Boke of Husbandry..., collation: A-H8 (but lacking C8, G8 and final blank leaf H8), printed entirely in black letter, title within woodcut architectural border, woodcut initials, title soiled and with corners restored, just affecting initial to verso, some ink underlining and light marginal water-staining, 18th century calf, gilt, [STC 10999.3], 8vo, Imprinted at London in Fletestrete by William Powell, dwellyng at the signe of the George, next unto Saynt Dunstones church, [?1549].
⁂ One of only 2 recorded copies, the other located at Hatfield House (ESTC 92550). Unsurprisingly, no records for this edition at auction.
Rothamsted acquisition date 1925.
Description
Fitzherbert (John) The Boke of Husbandry..., collation: A-H8 (but lacking C8, G8 and final blank leaf H8), printed entirely in black letter, title within woodcut architectural border, woodcut initials, title soiled and with corners restored, just affecting initial to verso, some ink underlining and light marginal water-staining, 18th century calf, gilt, [STC 10999.3], 8vo, Imprinted at London in Fletestrete by William Powell, dwellyng at the signe of the George, next unto Saynt Dunstones church, [?1549].
⁂ One of only 2 recorded copies, the other located at Hatfield House (ESTC 92550). Unsurprisingly, no records for this edition at auction.
Rothamsted acquisition date 1925.
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