Botero, Giovanni

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 USD

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Description

Relations, of the most famous Kingdoms and Commonweales thorough the World. Discoursing of their Scituations, Manners, Customes, Strengths, Greatnesse, and Policies. Enlarged [by Robert Johnson] according to moderne Observation. London: John Jaggard, 1616
paper, ink, leather

8vo (7 3/4 x 5 3/4 in.; 198 x 146 mm). Woodcut initials, complete with 'Table', contemporary annotations on title page; repairs on title page, Aa8 and last leaf, spotting, wormholes (from S4 to V6 affecting a few letters), dampstaining (from Dd to end). Modern light blue morocco by Frost and Co, Bath, England. Rubbed on the hinges.

Provenance

Anthony Jaggard of Winfrith Court Esquire (bookplate) — Brent Gration Maxfield (ex-libris manuscript)

Literature

STC 3403; Sabin 36283

Catalogue Note

Second edition extended with a final chapter of 14 pages on America.