Lot 121
  • 121

Knolles, Richard

Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description

  • The general historie of the Turkes... the second edition. London: Adam Islip, 1610
  • paper
Folio (325 x 220mm.), engraved architectural title incorporating the arms of James I and portraits of Christian and Turkish soldiers as well as a battle scene, 28 fine medallion portraits and a battle scene all engraved by Laurence Johnson, sectional title, contemporary calf, E3 torn affecting text, some leaves coming loose, binding rubbed and rebacked

Provenance

Earl of Gainsborough, c.1700; The Hon. William Middleton Noel (1789-1859); Sir Percival Scrope Marling, Bt, V.C., C.B. (1861-1936); amorial bookplates

Literature

STC 15052; this edition not in Blackmer

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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