Lot 60
Sarpi (Paolo) The Free Schoole of Warre, or, a Treatise, whether it be lawfull to beare armes for the service of a Prince that is of a divers religion, first edition in English, 1625.
Hammer Price: £1,100
Description
Sarpi (Paolo) The Free Schoole of Warre, or, a Treatise, whether it be lawfull to beare armes for the service of a Prince that is of a divers religion, first edition in English, woodcut arms on title, woodcut initials and headpieces, lacking initial blank, title rather soiled, some light marginal staining, a few notes or marks in a contemporary hand to margins, contemporary ink ownership inscription to title, modern wrappers, [STC 21758], sm. 4to, by John Bill, 1625.
⁂ Translated by William Bedell, the original of this rare tract is untraced. Sarpi's works and philosophy would influence the likes of Hobbes, Gibbon, Adams and Jefferson.
Provenance: Hamon le Strange (1583-1654), politician and Royalist (ink inscription).
Description
Sarpi (Paolo) The Free Schoole of Warre, or, a Treatise, whether it be lawfull to beare armes for the service of a Prince that is of a divers religion, first edition in English, woodcut arms on title, woodcut initials and headpieces, lacking initial blank, title rather soiled, some light marginal staining, a few notes or marks in a contemporary hand to margins, contemporary ink ownership inscription to title, modern wrappers, [STC 21758], sm. 4to, by John Bill, 1625.
⁂ Translated by William Bedell, the original of this rare tract is untraced. Sarpi's works and philosophy would influence the likes of Hobbes, Gibbon, Adams and Jefferson.
Provenance: Hamon le Strange (1583-1654), politician and Royalist (ink inscription).
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