Lot 99
  • 99

Camden, William.

Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Britain, or a Chorographical Description of the most flourishing Kingdomes, England, Scotland, and Ireland, and the Islands adjoyning. London: F. K[ingston], R. Y[oung], and J. L[egat] for Andrew Heb, 1637
Second edition of Philemon Holland's translation, folio (335 x 230mm.), engraved additional title incorporating a map of Britain after William Rogers (1600) and 57 engraved maps by William Kip and William Hole, mostly after Christopher Saxton or John Norden, 8 plates of coins, numerous illustrations in text, contemporary panelled calf, several maps frayed, Kent with tear, binding rebacked

Provenance

James Comerfold, bookplate

Literature

Skelton 23; Chubb XX; STC 4510.2