The Survay [Survey] of London: Containing, The Originall, Antiquitie, Encrease, and more Moderne Estateof the said Famous Citie.
by STOW, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Lengthy biographical notes (19th c.) in ink on endsheets; tiny old ink signature at corner of title page, identifying the author
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
London:: Printed by George Purslowe,, 1618.. Corrected, enlarged edition.. old gilt-stamped calf, crudely rebacked with cloth tape preserving remnants of the original spine.. Lengthy biographical notes (19th c.) in ink on endsheets; tiny old ink signature at corner of title page, identifying the author of the Epistle Dedicatory; marginal repair to two preliminary leaves; leather scuffed and worn. . Small 4to,.
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 67061
- Title
- The Survay [Survey] of London: Containing, The Originall, Antiquitie, Encrease, and more Moderne Estateof the said Famous Citie.
- Author
- STOW, John
- Format/Binding
- Old gilt-stamped calf, crudely rebacked with cloth tape preserving remnants of the original spine.
- Book Condition
- Used - Lengthy biographical notes (19th c.) in ink on endsheets; tiny old ink signature at corner of title page, identifying the author
- Edition
- Corrected, enlarged edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed by George Purslowe,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1618.
- Pages
- [12] 980 [3] pp. [pagination irregular].
- Size
- Small 4to,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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