Sale 15BP02 | Lot 110

WEST, WILLIAM Three treatises, of the [first-] second part of the Symbolaeographia...

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WEST, WILLIAM  Three treatises, of the [first-] second part of the Symbolaeographia...

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Lot 110
WEST, WILLIAM Three treatises, of the [first-] second part of the Symbolaeographia... London: Charles Yetsweirt, 1594. First...
London: Charles Yetsweirt, 1594. First edition, possibly second issue with the dedication to Edward Coke, an interesting copy with annotations. Contemporary vellum over boards decorated, the covers with a repeated stencilled floral motif. 6 3/4 x 4 3/4 inches (17 x 13 cm); [532 pp.], title within woodcut border. Collation: B^4 C-Q^8 R^4 2A^4 B-Q^8 R^6. The hinges split, losses to front end paper, the title affecting border, and the first leaves, some toning, small stains and losses, wormhole at rear damaging some leaves, the endleaves heavily annotated and some markings within text, stamp to verso of title and inner flap of rear board.
The legal annotations at end of this volume are in a contemporary English hand. STC 25276.7


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Estimate: $300 - $500
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