Herbert, George

12mo (5 3/4 x 3 1/8 in.; 146 x 147 mm). Title within a border of printer's ornaments; a few spots, the outer margins of about three leaves shaved close and slightly affecting text. Contemporary sheep paneled gilt, gilt emblem of a cupid's head at the center of each cover, smooth spine double-ruled in gilt, edges sprinkled red; lacking endpapers, a few old scratches to upper board.  

Rufus Greene (inscription on title-page: "London July 23 1728 | Rufus Greene | his Book") — Catharine Amory (inscription on title-page verso: " formerly belonging to her Great Grandfather Rufus Greene"). acquisition: Seven Gables, 1964

STC 13184.5; ESTC S122575

12mo (5 3/4 x 3 1/8 in.; 146 x 147 mm). Title within a border of printer's ornaments; a few spots, the outer margins of about three leaves shaved close and slightly affecting text. Contemporary sheep paneled gilt, gilt emblem of a cupid's head at the center of each cover, smooth spine double-ruled in gilt, edges sprinkled red; lacking endpapers, a few old scratches to upper board.
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The second edition.