Lot 292
De Laune (Thomas) The Present State of London: or, Memorials comprehending A Full and Succinct Account Of the Ancient and Modern State thereof, first edition, Printed by George Larkin, for Enoch Prosser and John How, 1681.
Hammer Price: £350
Description
De Laune (Thomas) The Present State of London: or, Memorials comprehending A Full and Succinct Account Of the Ancient and Modern State thereof, first edition, engraved frontispiece and 12 plates, woodcut illustrations, without signature R (as issued), K3 shaved slightly affecting catchword, contemporary mottled calf, upper cover detached, [Wing D894], 12mo, Printed by George Larkin, for Enoch Prosser and John How, 1681.
⁂ ESTC calls for 17 plates but this would appear to be erroneous as all auction records state 12 plates, as here.
Provenance: Charles, 1st Viscount Eversley (bookplate).
Description
De Laune (Thomas) The Present State of London: or, Memorials comprehending A Full and Succinct Account Of the Ancient and Modern State thereof, first edition, engraved frontispiece and 12 plates, woodcut illustrations, without signature R (as issued), K3 shaved slightly affecting catchword, contemporary mottled calf, upper cover detached, [Wing D894], 12mo, Printed by George Larkin, for Enoch Prosser and John How, 1681.
⁂ ESTC calls for 17 plates but this would appear to be erroneous as all auction records state 12 plates, as here.
Provenance: Charles, 1st Viscount Eversley (bookplate).
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