![FITZ-GEFFRY, Charles (1576-1638). The Curse of the Corne-horders: with The Blessing of seasonable Selling. London: I[ohn] B[eale] for Michael Sparke, 1631. Small 4° (179 x 134mm). Woodcut title, woodcut headpieces and initials. (Title and verso of final leaf of text very lightly soiled, occasional light spotting, printing lightly faded at beginning.) Modern brown half calf. Provenance: early inscription on title.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2011/CSK/2011_CSK_06332_0037_000(fitz-geffry_charles_the_curse_of_the_corne-horders_with_the_blessing_o014545).jpg?w=1)
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FITZ-GEFFRY, Charles (1576-1638). The Curse of the Corne-horders: with The Blessing of seasonable Selling. London: I[ohn] B[eale] for Michael Sparke, 1631. Small 4° (179 x 134mm). Woodcut title, woodcut headpieces and initials. (Title and verso of final leaf of text very lightly soiled, occasional light spotting, printing lightly faded at beginning.) Modern brown half calf. Provenance: early inscription on title.
FIRST EDITION. 'Fitzgeffry's sermon at the Cornish quarter sessions of 1630 was published the following year, with reference to 'Theese two yeeres of dearth'. Condemning those who hoarded corn with the intention of selling it at a higher price, Fitzgeffry proclaimed, 'let Ministers (as his Majesty commandeth) joyne forces with the Magistrates against this Monster, Avarice'. STC 10938, 10939; Goldsmiths' 624; Kress S.619; ODNB.
FIRST EDITION. 'Fitzgeffry's sermon at the Cornish quarter sessions of 1630 was published the following year, with reference to 'Theese two yeeres of dearth'. Condemning those who hoarded corn with the intention of selling it at a higher price, Fitzgeffry proclaimed, 'let Ministers (as his Majesty commandeth) joyne forces with the Magistrates against this Monster, Avarice'. STC 10938, 10939; Goldsmiths' 624; Kress S.619; ODNB.