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Claim to the throne of Portugal.- Teixera (Jose) The Strangest Adventure that ever happened, first edition, translated by Anthony Munday, small woodcut device on title, woodcut decorations and initials, title and verso of final leaf soiled, lacking final blank leaf M2, later mottled calf, gilt, by Lloyd, with gilt arms of the Comte de Penha Longa (motto 'Superabo') to both covers, g.e., joints slightly rubbed, [STC 23864], small 4to, Printed for Frances Henson, 1601.
*** In 1578 Sebastian, the young King of Portugal, invaded Morocco with an army of 18,000 men but at the battle of Alcazar Kebir his army was crushed and he was killed. For many years afterwards the people of Portugal refused to believe that their king was dead. Four claimants to the throne arose, each in turn captured and executed. This work relates to the fourth such impostor, a Calabrian by the name of Marco Tullio, Rare at auction, the last copy being sold in 1991.](https://am-s3-bucket-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/forum/prod/lot_images/xlarge/57c322f3-9a90-ee11-b864-d4548b6f1f2f/b06915e2-e191-ee11-817a-6045bdcfd69d.webp "63
Claim to the throne of Portugal.- Teixera (Jose) The Strangest Adventure that ever happened, first edition, translated by Anthony Munday, small woodcut device on title, woodcut decorations and initials, title and verso of final leaf soiled, lacking final blank leaf M2, later mottled calf, gilt, by Lloyd, with gilt arms of the Comte de Penha Longa (motto 'Superabo') to both covers, g.e., joints slightly rubbed, [STC 23864], small 4to, Printed for Frances Henson, 1601.
*** In 1578 Sebastian, the young King of Portugal, invaded Morocco with an army of 18,000 men but at the battle of Alcazar Kebir his army was crushed and he was killed. For many years afterwards the people of Portugal refused to believe that their king was dead. Four claimants to the throne arose, each in turn captured and executed. This work relates to the fourth such impostor, a Calabrian by the name of Marco Tullio, Rare at auction, the last copy being sold in 1991.")
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Claim to the throne of Portugal.- Teixera (Jose) The Strangest Adventure that ever happened, first edition, translated by Anthony Munday, small woodcut device on title, woodcut decorations and initials, title and verso of final leaf soiled, lacking final blank leaf M2, later mottled calf, gilt, by Lloyd, with gilt arms of the Comte de Penha Longa (motto 'Superabo') to both covers, g.e., joints slightly rubbed, [STC 23864], small 4to, Printed for Frances Henson, 1601.
*** In 1578 Sebastian, the young King of Portugal, invaded Morocco with an army of 18,000 men but at the battle of Alcazar Kebir his army was crushed and he was killed. For many years afterwards the people of Portugal refused to believe that their king was dead. Four claimants to the throne arose, each in turn captured and executed. This work relates to the fourth such impostor, a Calabrian by the name of Marco Tullio, Rare at auction, the last copy being sold in 1991.](https://am-s3-bucket-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/forum/prod/lot_images/xlarge/57c322f3-9a90-ee11-b864-d4548b6f1f2f/d96915e2-e191-ee11-817a-6045bdcfd69d.webp "63
Claim to the throne of Portugal.- Teixera (Jose) The Strangest Adventure that ever happened, first edition, translated by Anthony Munday, small woodcut device on title, woodcut decorations and initials, title and verso of final leaf soiled, lacking final blank leaf M2, later mottled calf, gilt, by Lloyd, with gilt arms of the Comte de Penha Longa (motto 'Superabo') to both covers, g.e., joints slightly rubbed, [STC 23864], small 4to, Printed for Frances Henson, 1601.
*** In 1578 Sebastian, the young King of Portugal, invaded Morocco with an army of 18,000 men but at the battle of Alcazar Kebir his army was crushed and he was killed. For many years afterwards the people of Portugal refused to believe that their king was dead. Four claimants to the throne arose, each in turn captured and executed. This work relates to the fourth such impostor, a Calabrian by the name of Marco Tullio, Rare at auction, the last copy being sold in 1991.")
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Claim to the throne of Portugal.- Teixera (Jose) The Strangest Adventure that ever happened, first edition, translated by Anthony Munday, small woodcut device on title, woodcut decorations and initials, title and verso of final leaf soiled, lacking final blank leaf M2, later mottled calf, gilt, by Lloyd, with gilt arms of the Comte de Penha Longa (motto 'Superabo') to both covers, g.e., joints slightly rubbed, [STC 23864], small 4to, Printed for Frances Henson, 1601.
*** In 1578 Sebastian, the young King of Portugal, invaded Morocco with an army of 18,000 men but at the battle of Alcazar Kebir his army was crushed and he was killed. For many years afterwards the people of Portugal refused to believe that their king was dead. Four claimants to the throne arose, each in turn captured and executed. This work relates to the fourth such impostor, a Calabrian by the name of Marco Tullio, Rare at auction, the last copy being sold in 1991.](https://am-s3-bucket-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/forum/prod/lot_images/xlarge/57c322f3-9a90-ee11-b864-d4548b6f1f2f/fa6915e2-e191-ee11-817a-6045bdcfd69d.webp "63
Claim to the throne of Portugal.- Teixera (Jose) The Strangest Adventure that ever happened, first edition, translated by Anthony Munday, small woodcut device on title, woodcut decorations and initials, title and verso of final leaf soiled, lacking final blank leaf M2, later mottled calf, gilt, by Lloyd, with gilt arms of the Comte de Penha Longa (motto 'Superabo') to both covers, g.e., joints slightly rubbed, [STC 23864], small 4to, Printed for Frances Henson, 1601.
*** In 1578 Sebastian, the young King of Portugal, invaded Morocco with an army of 18,000 men but at the battle of Alcazar Kebir his army was crushed and he was killed. For many years afterwards the people of Portugal refused to believe that their king was dead. Four claimants to the throne arose, each in turn captured and executed. This work relates to the fourth such impostor, a Calabrian by the name of Marco Tullio, Rare at auction, the last copy being sold in 1991.")
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Claim to the throne of Portugal.- Teixera (Jose) The Strangest Adventure that ever happened, first edition, translated by Anthony Munday, small woodcut device on title, woodcut decorations and initials, title and verso of final leaf soiled, lacking final blank leaf M2, later mottled calf, gilt, by Lloyd, with gilt arms of the Comte de Penha Longa (motto 'Superabo') to both covers, g.e., joints slightly rubbed, [STC 23864], small 4to, Printed for Frances Henson, 1601.
*** In 1578 Sebastian, the young King of Portugal, invaded Morocco with an army of 18,000 men but at the battle of Alcazar Kebir his army was crushed and he was killed. For many years afterwards the people of Portugal refused to believe that their king was dead. Four claimants to the throne arose, each in turn captured and executed. This work relates to the fourth such impostor, a Calabrian by the name of Marco Tullio, Rare at auction, the last copy being sold in 1991.](https://am-s3-bucket-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/forum/prod/lot_images/xlarge/57c322f3-9a90-ee11-b864-d4548b6f1f2f/136a15e2-e191-ee11-817a-6045bdcfd69d.webp "63
Claim to the throne of Portugal.- Teixera (Jose) The Strangest Adventure that ever happened, first edition, translated by Anthony Munday, small woodcut device on title, woodcut decorations and initials, title and verso of final leaf soiled, lacking final blank leaf M2, later mottled calf, gilt, by Lloyd, with gilt arms of the Comte de Penha Longa (motto 'Superabo') to both covers, g.e., joints slightly rubbed, [STC 23864], small 4to, Printed for Frances Henson, 1601.
*** In 1578 Sebastian, the young King of Portugal, invaded Morocco with an army of 18,000 men but at the battle of Alcazar Kebir his army was crushed and he was killed. For many years afterwards the people of Portugal refused to believe that their king was dead. Four claimants to the throne arose, each in turn captured and executed. This work relates to the fourth such impostor, a Calabrian by the name of Marco Tullio, Rare at auction, the last copy being sold in 1991.")
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Claim to the throne of Portugal.- Teixera (Jose) The Strangest Adventure that ever happened, first edition, translated by Anthony Munday, small woodcut device on title, woodcut decorations and initials, title and verso of final leaf soiled, lacking final blank leaf M2, later mottled calf, gilt, by Lloyd, with gilt arms of the Comte de Penha Longa (motto 'Superabo') to both covers, g.e., joints slightly rubbed, [STC 23864], small 4to, Printed for Frances Henson, 1601.
*** In 1578 Sebastian, the young King of Portugal, invaded Morocco with an army of 18,000 men but at the battle of Alcazar Kebir his army was crushed and he was killed. For many years afterwards the people of Portugal refused to believe that their king was dead. Four claimants to the throne arose, each in turn captured and executed. This work relates to the fourth such impostor, a Calabrian by the name of Marco Tullio, Rare at auction, the last copy being sold in 1991.](https://am-s3-bucket-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/forum/prod/lot_images/small/57c322f3-9a90-ee11-b864-d4548b6f1f2f/b06915e2-e191-ee11-817a-6045bdcfd69d.webp "63
Claim to the throne of Portugal.- Teixera (Jose) The Strangest Adventure that ever happened, first edition, translated by Anthony Munday, small woodcut device on title, woodcut decorations and initials, title and verso of final leaf soiled, lacking final blank leaf M2, later mottled calf, gilt, by Lloyd, with gilt arms of the Comte de Penha Longa (motto 'Superabo') to both covers, g.e., joints slightly rubbed, [STC 23864], small 4to, Printed for Frances Henson, 1601.
*** In 1578 Sebastian, the young King of Portugal, invaded Morocco with an army of 18,000 men but at the battle of Alcazar Kebir his army was crushed and he was killed. For many years afterwards the people of Portugal refused to believe that their king was dead. Four claimants to the throne arose, each in turn captured and executed. This work relates to the fourth such impostor, a Calabrian by the name of Marco Tullio, Rare at auction, the last copy being sold in 1991.")
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Claim to the throne of Portugal.- Teixera (Jose) The Strangest Adventure that ever happened, first edition, translated by Anthony Munday, small woodcut device on title, woodcut decorations and initials, title and verso of final leaf soiled, lacking final blank leaf M2, later mottled calf, gilt, by Lloyd, with gilt arms of the Comte de Penha Longa (motto 'Superabo') to both covers, g.e., joints slightly rubbed, [STC 23864], small 4to, Printed for Frances Henson, 1601.
*** In 1578 Sebastian, the young King of Portugal, invaded Morocco with an army of 18,000 men but at the battle of Alcazar Kebir his army was crushed and he was killed. For many years afterwards the people of Portugal refused to believe that their king was dead. Four claimants to the throne arose, each in turn captured and executed. This work relates to the fourth such impostor, a Calabrian by the name of Marco Tullio, Rare at auction, the last copy being sold in 1991.](https://am-s3-bucket-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/forum/prod/lot_images/small/57c322f3-9a90-ee11-b864-d4548b6f1f2f/d96915e2-e191-ee11-817a-6045bdcfd69d.webp "63
Claim to the throne of Portugal.- Teixera (Jose) The Strangest Adventure that ever happened, first edition, translated by Anthony Munday, small woodcut device on title, woodcut decorations and initials, title and verso of final leaf soiled, lacking final blank leaf M2, later mottled calf, gilt, by Lloyd, with gilt arms of the Comte de Penha Longa (motto 'Superabo') to both covers, g.e., joints slightly rubbed, [STC 23864], small 4to, Printed for Frances Henson, 1601.
*** In 1578 Sebastian, the young King of Portugal, invaded Morocco with an army of 18,000 men but at the battle of Alcazar Kebir his army was crushed and he was killed. For many years afterwards the people of Portugal refused to believe that their king was dead. Four claimants to the throne arose, each in turn captured and executed. This work relates to the fourth such impostor, a Calabrian by the name of Marco Tullio, Rare at auction, the last copy being sold in 1991.")
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Claim to the throne of Portugal.- Teixera (Jose) The Strangest Adventure that ever happened, first edition, translated by Anthony Munday, small woodcut device on title, woodcut decorations and initials, title and verso of final leaf soiled, lacking final blank leaf M2, later mottled calf, gilt, by Lloyd, with gilt arms of the Comte de Penha Longa (motto 'Superabo') to both covers, g.e., joints slightly rubbed, [STC 23864], small 4to, Printed for Frances Henson, 1601.
*** In 1578 Sebastian, the young King of Portugal, invaded Morocco with an army of 18,000 men but at the battle of Alcazar Kebir his army was crushed and he was killed. For many years afterwards the people of Portugal refused to believe that their king was dead. Four claimants to the throne arose, each in turn captured and executed. This work relates to the fourth such impostor, a Calabrian by the name of Marco Tullio, Rare at auction, the last copy being sold in 1991.](https://am-s3-bucket-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/forum/prod/lot_images/small/57c322f3-9a90-ee11-b864-d4548b6f1f2f/fa6915e2-e191-ee11-817a-6045bdcfd69d.webp "63
Claim to the throne of Portugal.- Teixera (Jose) The Strangest Adventure that ever happened, first edition, translated by Anthony Munday, small woodcut device on title, woodcut decorations and initials, title and verso of final leaf soiled, lacking final blank leaf M2, later mottled calf, gilt, by Lloyd, with gilt arms of the Comte de Penha Longa (motto 'Superabo') to both covers, g.e., joints slightly rubbed, [STC 23864], small 4to, Printed for Frances Henson, 1601.
*** In 1578 Sebastian, the young King of Portugal, invaded Morocco with an army of 18,000 men but at the battle of Alcazar Kebir his army was crushed and he was killed. For many years afterwards the people of Portugal refused to believe that their king was dead. Four claimants to the throne arose, each in turn captured and executed. This work relates to the fourth such impostor, a Calabrian by the name of Marco Tullio, Rare at auction, the last copy being sold in 1991.")
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Claim to the throne of Portugal.- Teixera (Jose) The Strangest Adventure that ever happened, first edition, translated by Anthony Munday, small woodcut device on title, woodcut decorations and initials, title and verso of final leaf soiled, lacking final blank leaf M2, later mottled calf, gilt, by Lloyd, with gilt arms of the Comte de Penha Longa (motto 'Superabo') to both covers, g.e., joints slightly rubbed, [STC 23864], small 4to, Printed for Frances Henson, 1601.
*** In 1578 Sebastian, the young King of Portugal, invaded Morocco with an army of 18,000 men but at the battle of Alcazar Kebir his army was crushed and he was killed. For many years afterwards the people of Portugal refused to believe that their king was dead. Four claimants to the throne arose, each in turn captured and executed. This work relates to the fourth such impostor, a Calabrian by the name of Marco Tullio, Rare at auction, the last copy being sold in 1991.](https://am-s3-bucket-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/forum/prod/lot_images/small/57c322f3-9a90-ee11-b864-d4548b6f1f2f/136a15e2-e191-ee11-817a-6045bdcfd69d.webp "63
Claim to the throne of Portugal.- Teixera (Jose) The Strangest Adventure that ever happened, first edition, translated by Anthony Munday, small woodcut device on title, woodcut decorations and initials, title and verso of final leaf soiled, lacking final blank leaf M2, later mottled calf, gilt, by Lloyd, with gilt arms of the Comte de Penha Longa (motto 'Superabo') to both covers, g.e., joints slightly rubbed, [STC 23864], small 4to, Printed for Frances Henson, 1601.
*** In 1578 Sebastian, the young King of Portugal, invaded Morocco with an army of 18,000 men but at the battle of Alcazar Kebir his army was crushed and he was killed. For many years afterwards the people of Portugal refused to believe that their king was dead. Four claimants to the throne arose, each in turn captured and executed. This work relates to the fourth such impostor, a Calabrian by the name of Marco Tullio, Rare at auction, the last copy being sold in 1991.")
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Claim to the throne of Portugal.- Teixera (Jose) The Strangest Adventure that ever happened, first edition, translated by Anthony Munday, small woodcut device on title, woodcut decorations and initials, title and verso of final leaf soiled, lacking final blank leaf M2, later mottled calf, gilt, by Lloyd, with gilt arms of the Comte de Penha Longa (motto 'Superabo') to both covers, g.e., joints slightly rubbed, [STC 23864], small 4to, Printed for Frances Henson, 1601.
⁂ In 1578 Sebastian, the young King of Portugal, invaded Morocco with an army of 18,000 men but at the battle of Alcazar Kebir his army was crushed and he was killed. For many years afterwards the people of Portugal refused to believe that their king was dead. Four claimants to the throne arose, each in turn captured and executed. This work relates to the fourth such impostor, a Calabrian by the name of Marco Tullio, Rare at auction, the last copy being sold in 1991.
Lot 63
Claim to the throne of Portugal.- Teixera (Jose) The Strangest Adventure that ever happened, first edition, Printed for Frances Henson, 1601.
Hammer Price: £2,000
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Claim to the throne of Portugal.- Teixera (Jose) The Strangest Adventure that ever happened, first edition, translated by Anthony Munday, small woodcut device on title, woodcut decorations and initials, title and verso of final leaf soiled, lacking final blank leaf M2, later mottled calf, gilt, by Lloyd, with gilt arms of the Comte de Penha Longa (motto 'Superabo') to both covers, g.e., joints slightly rubbed, [STC 23864], small 4to, Printed for Frances Henson, 1601.
⁂ In 1578 Sebastian, the young King of Portugal, invaded Morocco with an army of 18,000 men but at the battle of Alcazar Kebir his army was crushed and he was killed. For many years afterwards the people of Portugal refused to believe that their king was dead. Four claimants to the throne arose, each in turn captured and executed. This work relates to the fourth such impostor, a Calabrian by the name of Marco Tullio, Rare at auction, the last copy being sold in 1991.
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