The History of the World in Five Books. By Sir Walter Ralegh, Kt. To which is Prefix'd The Life of the Author, Newly Compil'd, From Materials more ample and authentick than have yet been publish'd; By Mr. Oldys. Also his Trial, with some Additions. In Two Volumes.

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Two volumes, folio. [i],xxxii,[24].iii-ccl,[8],pp[3]-370; [2], pp[371]-817,[4]. The eight folding maps & plans are all present. Lacking only the portrait frontspiece. Contemporary bindings of full calf, vol two rebacked with original spine laid down, vol one the joints worn and boards attached by the cords. Spine ends, board edges and corners worn. A well used copy but very usable still, internally text clean and free of spotting, one or two small brown spots tocouple of plates but generally these fresh and clean. One is creased at a fold. The boards attached. Overall a Good set of this renowned work of English history, written whilst Raleigh was imprisoned in the Tower of London. N° de ref. del artículo 026491

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