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SPEED, John. The History of Great Britaine under the conquests of ye Romans, Saxons, Danes and Normans. London: George Humble, 1623.
2°(430 x 295mm.). Engraved title, woodcut illustrations of coins and arms (title supplied and inlaid to size, some light soiling and spotting). Contemporary olive morocco, gilt, covers panelled in gilt with thistle corner-pieces, GILT ARMS OF JAMES I (rubbed and faded, ties lacking).
2°(430 x 295mm.). Engraved title, woodcut illustrations of coins and arms (title supplied and inlaid to size, some light soiling and spotting). Contemporary olive morocco, gilt, covers panelled in gilt with thistle corner-pieces, GILT ARMS OF JAMES I (rubbed and faded, ties lacking).