Stubbs, John

Estimate

2,000 - 3,000 USD

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Description

The Discoverie of a gaping gulf whereinto England is like to be swallowed by an other French mariage,... [London: H. Singleton for W. Page], 1579
paper, ink, leather

8vo (163 x 100 mm). Title a little stained, minor loss to fore-edge of one leaf not affecting text, but generally clean. Contemporary mottled calf, gilt.

Literature

STC 23400

Catalogue Note

First edition of this notorious protest against Queen Elizabeth's proposed marriage to the Duke of Anjou. It was suppressed by proclamation and Stubbs, the printer Singleton, and the publisher Page were all tried and had their right hands cut off for the offense.