The Discoverie of Guiana by Sir Walter Ralegh, 1596 and The Discoveries of the World by Antonio Galvao, 1601. Historical Introductions

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Photo-facsimile of the 1596 & 1601 first editions of the Ralegh & Galvao titles; size of binding: 5 1/2 in. x 7 1/2 in., [16]pp., [1]-112 pp. [blank leaf]; [12]pp., 1-97 (with colophon on reverse of p. 97); and a 20 pp. sewn booklet with the Introductions by A. L. Rowse, and bibliographical note by Dougan. Bound in full vellum with titling gilt on spine, and with arms of Queen Elizabeth I on the front cover, turned-in cover fore-edges, with cloth ties. Preserved in a brown cloth-covered, drop-back clamshell box, with facsimile title-pages on the sides, vellum, gilt title label on the spine, and red felt lining within the box. [Partial Colophon]: "It was printed by offset lithography by Amiilcare Pizzi S.P.A., Cinisello Balsamo, Milan, and bound by Legatoria Editoriale Giovanni Olivotto S.P.A., Vicenza The laid paper was specially made by Cartiera Ventura S.P.A., Cernobbio.". N° de ref. del artículo ABE-647597172

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