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WILKINS, John (1614-1672). A Discourse concerning a New world & Another Planet. In 2 Bookes. London: Printed for John Maynard, 1640. Two parts in one, 8o. Engraved general title, woodcut illustrations in text; separate letterpress title-pages for each part. (A few headlines shaved, without final blanks R2 in first part and R4 in second.) Modern panelled sheep antique (some minor rubbing). Third editon of the first part; FIRST EDITION of the second part ("A Discourse concerning a New Planet, Tending to prove, That 'tis probable our Earth is one of the Planets"). STC 25641.
[With:] WILKINS, John. The Mathematical and Philosophical Works. London: Printed for J. Nicholson and others, 1707-08. 3 works in 5 parts in one volume, 8o. Engraved portrait frontispiece, engraved title and engraved illustrations in text (some light dampstaining). Later calf (light wear to joints and spine ends). Provenance: Brentely Library (ownership inscription). First collected edition. Lowndes 2922. (2)
[With:] WILKINS, John. The Mathematical and Philosophical Works. London: Printed for J. Nicholson and others, 1707-08. 3 works in 5 parts in one volume, 8o. Engraved portrait frontispiece, engraved title and engraved illustrations in text (some light dampstaining). Later calf (light wear to joints and spine ends). Provenance: Brentely Library (ownership inscription). First collected edition. Lowndes 2922. (2)