Property From The Collection of Robert S Pirie Volumes I & II: Books and Manuscripts

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Lot 475
  • 475

Howell, James

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  • Howell, James
  • First and Second Parts of Dendrologia
  • Ink, paper and cow
Dendrologia [Greek transliterated]. Dodona's grove, or the vocall forrest. [London]: T. B[adger] for H. Mosley, 1640. Folio. Frontispiece, 3 engraved plates. First edition. Contemporary calf. Partially rebacked. (STC 13872). acquisition: Seven Gables — Dendrologia [Greek transliterated]. Dodona's grove, or the vocall forrest. Second part. London: H. Moseley, 1650. 8vo. Frontispiece and plates. First edition of second part. Manuscript notes on first and last leaves. Contemporary brown morocco, special gilt ornament with trees and title. Scratches and rubbing, joints fragile, spine restored, mis-dated 1653 on spine. (Wing H 3062). Provenance: Benj. Stephens; H. Buxton. acquisition: Seven Gables. 

Together two volumes.