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Mining.- Pettus (Sir John) Fodinae Regales. Or the History, Laws and Places of the Chief Mines and Mineral Works in England, Wales, and...Ireland, first edition, engraved portrait frontispiece by W.Sherwin, 2 folding engraved plates with letterpress key on verso, 2 engraved illustrations of arms, corrigenda leaf at end (defective at upper edge and repaired), portrait a little frayed at upper & lower edge and reinforced, title with initials "S.P." in red ink at head, a little soiled and browned, B2 smaller, paper flaw tear to lower margin of Hh2, modern half calf, [Goldsmiths 1930; Kress 1270; Wing P1908], by H.L. and R.B. for Thomas Basset, 1670.

⁂ The standard 17th century English work on mining by the deputy governor of the royal mines.

Lot 77

Mining.- Pettus (Sir John) Fodinae Regales. Or the History, Laws and Places of the Chief Mines and Mineral Works in England, Wales, and...Ireland, first edition, engraved portrait & 2 plates, by H.L. and R.B. for Thomas Basset, 1670.  

Hammer Price: £1,400

Description

Mining.- Pettus (Sir John) Fodinae Regales. Or the History, Laws and Places of the Chief Mines and Mineral Works in England, Wales, and...Ireland, first edition, engraved portrait frontispiece by W.Sherwin, 2 folding engraved plates with letterpress key on verso, 2 engraved illustrations of arms, corrigenda leaf at end (defective at upper edge and repaired), portrait a little frayed at upper & lower edge and reinforced, title with initials "S.P." in red ink at head, a little soiled and browned, B2 smaller, paper flaw tear to lower margin of Hh2, modern half calf, [Goldsmiths 1930; Kress 1270; Wing P1908], by H.L. and R.B. for Thomas Basset, 1670.

⁂ The standard 17th century English work on mining by the deputy governor of the royal mines.

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