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RALEIGH, Walter (1552?-1618). The History of the World, London: for Walter Burre [colophon: by Wiliam Standsby for Walter Burre], 1614.
2° (335 x 220mm.), engraved allegorical title by R. Elstracke, engraved portrait of the author, 8 double-page wood-engraved maps and plans by W. Hole, genealogical table, "The Minde of the Front" before title, ornamental initials (occasional very light browning and spotting, some waterstaining affecting **3-5), modern brown half calf (corners rubbed). Provenance: Edmund N. Kershaw (bookplate).
FIRST EDITION. Brunet IV, 1091; STC 20637.
2° (335 x 220mm.), engraved allegorical title by R. Elstracke, engraved portrait of the author, 8 double-page wood-engraved maps and plans by W. Hole, genealogical table, "The Minde of the Front" before title, ornamental initials (occasional very light browning and spotting, some waterstaining affecting **3-5), modern brown half calf (corners rubbed). Provenance: Edmund N. Kershaw (bookplate).
FIRST EDITION. Brunet IV, 1091; STC 20637.
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Please note that Hh4 is repaired with loss of a few words to the final line of text.