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WYLE, Nicolaus von. Translation oder Deuetschungen...etlicher Buecher Enee Silvii, Pogii Florentini.... [Augsburg: Heinrich Steyner], 1536. 2o (285 x 200 mm.) 94 leaves (of 105), lacking final text past LXXXVIII and final blank. Profusely illustrated with woodcuts by Burgkmair, Breu, Weiditz, and others. (Minor staining, some marginalia, worming in bottom margin and gutter of a1-a4). Vellum manuscript over later boards (spine worn at ends, boards bowed). Provenance: William Morris bookplate; bookplate dated 1689 of Dr. Johannes Loelius, John Barrymore signature on pastedown, pencilled note stating this is the Fairfax Murray copy. Third edition, the first with these illustrations. Brunet V:1484 (noting earler editons as "very rare"). Fairfax Murray 445. Sold not subject to return.