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[SHIRLEY, John (1648-1679)]. The Renowned History (Or the Life and Death) of Guy Earl of Warwick, Containing his Noble Exploits and Victories. London: A.M. for P. Brooksby, 1695.
4o (187 x 158 mm). Large woodcut on title-page, 14 large woodcuts in text. (Title-page with imprint cropped and inner gutter renewed, some occasional spotting and light browning, some show-through from early ink coloring on final woodcut on K2, lacks A1 [a blank?].) Late 18th-century half calf, speckled boards (front cover detached, some wear); quarter morocco folding case. Provenance: James Whatman (armorial bookplate) -- purchased from Scribner Rare Books, New York, 18 August 1972.
First published in 1681, The Renowned History contains a wonderful series of large woodcuts depicting scenes from Warwick's life. Wing S3516A.
4o (187 x 158 mm). Large woodcut on title-page, 14 large woodcuts in text. (Title-page with imprint cropped and inner gutter renewed, some occasional spotting and light browning, some show-through from early ink coloring on final woodcut on K2, lacks A1 [a blank?].) Late 18th-century half calf, speckled boards (front cover detached, some wear); quarter morocco folding case. Provenance: James Whatman (armorial bookplate) -- purchased from Scribner Rare Books, New York, 18 August 1972.
First published in 1681, The Renowned History contains a wonderful series of large woodcuts depicting scenes from Warwick's life. Wing S3516A.