Sale 15BP01 | Lot 175

[EARLY PRINTING] PLUTARCH. The lives of the noble Grecians and Romains, compared together by that grave learned philosopher and historiographer Plutarch of Chæronea

Catalogue: Rare Books, Autographs & Photographs
[EARLY PRINTING]  PLUTARCH. The lives of the noble Grecians and Romains, compared together by that grave learned philosopher and historiographer Plutarch of Chæronea

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Lot 175
[EARLY PRINTING] PLUTARCH. The lives of the noble Grecians and Romains, compared together by that grave learned philosopher and hist...
... London: printed by George Miller, and are to be sold by Robert Allott, at the signe of the black Beare in Pauls Churchyard, 1631. Old, possibly contemporary calf, fore-edge clasp and corner bosses, all edges sprinkled. 12 1/2 x 8 inches (32 x 21 cm); [14-of 16, lacking engraved title], 1244, [32] pp., fine woodcut Rebacked, lacking engraved title A1, printed title and terminal leaves backed, leaves V3 and 4 narrow, possibly from another copy, occasional minor stains but a sound copy of this attractive work.
ESTC S115993.


Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for $312 (includes buyer's premium)

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Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for $312 (includes buyer's premium)

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