Mexia (Pedro), Francesco Sansovino & others. The Treasurie of Aucient and Moderne Times [&] Archaio-Ploutos [graece]..., [translated by Thomas Milles], together 2 vol., first editions, vol.1 lacking initial blank, vol.2 lacking additional engraved title (as often), blank A2, A8 (Contents) and final blank 4O8, vol.2 with contemporary signature of Henry Shirley at head of title and Epistle Dedicatory in second state (unsigned), woodcut device on titles and initials, vol.2 with woodcut coats-of-arms and engraved illustrations, 3 full-page including enthroned James I and the King with Parliament, titles a little soiled, L10 of vol.1 (final leaf) with small tear, some spots and stains and minor marginal defects but generally clean, especially vol.2 (apart from light water-staining to a few leaves), modern calf ruled and stamped in blind, roan labels, red edges, a few scuffs, [STC 17936& 17936.5], folio, William Iaggard, 1613-19. ⁂ ?Henry Shirley (d.1627), playwright.
Mexia (Pedro), Francesco Sansovino & others. The Treasurie of Aucient and Moderne Times [&] Archaio-Ploutos [graece]..., [translated by Thomas Milles], together 2 vol., first editions, vol.1 lacking initial blank, vol.2 lacking additional engraved title (as often), blank A2, A8 (Contents) and final blank 4O8, vol.2 with contemporary signature of Henry Shirley at head of title and Epistle Dedicatory in second state (unsigned), woodcut device on titles and initials, vol.2 with woodcut coats-of-arms and engraved illustrations, 3 full-page including enthroned James I and the King with Parliament, titles a little soiled, L10 of vol.1 (final leaf) with small tear, some spots and stains and minor marginal defects but generally clean, especially vol.2 (apart from light water-staining to a few leaves), modern calf ruled and stamped in blind, roan labels, red edges, a few scuffs, [STC 17936& 17936.5], folio, William Iaggard, 1613-19. ⁂ ?Henry Shirley (d.1627), playwright.
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