[BEDE, the Venerable (673-735). The History of the Church of Englande, translated by Thomas Stapleton (1535-1598). Antwerp: Jan Laet, 1565]. 3 woodcut illustrations, one full-page, one large (lacks the title and following leaf). FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH. STC 1778. [Bound with]: STAPLETON, Thomas. A Fortresse of the Faith. Ibid., 1565. Woodcut device on title (lacks last leaf, childish drawings and pen-trials in the margins). FIRST EDITION. STC 23232. 2 works in one volume, 4° (177 x 131mm). (Margins cut close in both works affecting most headlines and some side-notes, all woodcut initials coloured by a childish hand, soiled and browned, numerous small defects). 18th-century blindstamped calf (rebacked). Provenance: From the Library of John Jackson (1793-1875) of Academy Place, Warrington (bookplate). Sold not subject to return.