Lot 73
Pollution.- Evelyn (John) Fumifugium: or the Inconvenience of the Aer and Smoak of London dissipated, first edition, first issue, Printed by W. Godbid for Gabriel Bedel, and Thomas Collins, 1661.
Hammer Price: £1,400
Description
Pollution.- Evelyn (John) Fumifugium: or the Inconvenience of the Aer and Smoak of London dissipated, first edition, first issue with "Published by His Majesties Command" on title, lacking final blank E2 as often, title and final leaf soiled, modern sprinkled calf, gilt, covers slightly stained, [Keynes 23; Wing E3488], 4to, Printed by W. Godbid for Gabriel Bedel, and Thomas Collins, 1661.
⁂ The first English book on pollution with suggestions on how to improve the poor air quality of London, including planting trees and relocating industries such as brewing, dyeing and lime-burning.
Description
Pollution.- Evelyn (John) Fumifugium: or the Inconvenience of the Aer and Smoak of London dissipated, first edition, first issue with "Published by His Majesties Command" on title, lacking final blank E2 as often, title and final leaf soiled, modern sprinkled calf, gilt, covers slightly stained, [Keynes 23; Wing E3488], 4to, Printed by W. Godbid for Gabriel Bedel, and Thomas Collins, 1661.
⁂ The first English book on pollution with suggestions on how to improve the poor air quality of London, including planting trees and relocating industries such as brewing, dyeing and lime-burning.
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