RALEIGH, WALTER, Sir . The History of the World in Five Bookes. London, 1621. Engraved title page from 1614 edition, fully colored, mounted on recto of 2nd blank flyleaf, "The Minde of The Front" removed and mounted in similar fashion on verso of flyleaf, engraved title with portrait in color and 7 (of 8) maps present and colored (probably 18th c.). Folio, 18th c. reversed calf, morocco lettering piece, joints cracked, corners exposed; front edges of maps and tables slightly frayed, 2 maps while attractively colored, are worn. STC 20639
RALEIGH, WALTER, Sir . The History of the World in Five Bookes. London, 1621. Engraved title page from 1614 edition, fully colored, mounted on recto of 2nd blank flyleaf, "The Minde of The Front" removed and mounted in similar fashion on verso of flyleaf, engraved title with portrait in color and 7 (of 8) maps present and colored (probably 18th c.). Folio, 18th c. reversed calf, morocco lettering piece, joints cracked, corners exposed; front edges of maps and tables slightly frayed, 2 maps while attractively colored, are worn. STC 20639
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