HOBBES, THOMAS. Leviathan, or the Matter, Forme, & Power of a Commonwealth Ecclesiasticall and Civill. London: for Andrew Crooke 1651. Folio, 318 x 212 mm. (12 1/2 x 8 3/8 in.), contemporary calf over pasteboard, covers panelled in gilt, rebacked, restorations to corners and board edges, folding chemise and calf-backed slipcase (worn), fore-margin of engraved title creased and slightly frayed, C3r slightly soiled, marginal dampstain to first 10 leaves. FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, with head ornament on title, additional engraved title, folding letterpress table. Grolier Wither to Prior 454; Pforzheimer 491; PMM 138; Wing H-2246.