The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia written by Sr Philip Sidney knight. The tenth edition. With his life and death; a brief table of the principal heads, and som [sic] other new additions.
SIDNEY, Philip
Published by William Du-Gard: and are to bee sold by George Calvert, 1655
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1655 ARCADIA Countess of Pembroke Philip Sidney English Scandal King James I Who shoots at the mid-day sun, though he be sure he shall never hit the mark, yet as sure he is, he shall shoot higher than who aims but at a bush. Philip Sidney, The Countess of Pembroke s Arcadia Philip Sidney s Countess of Pembroke s Arcadia was a 16th-century prose that entertained audiences with sex, political scandal, violence, mobs, cross-dressing, and drug-induced sleep! This fascinating work influenced William Shakespeare in his most famous of works, including Hamlet , King Lear , and Winter s Tale . This rare edition includes A Sixt Book to the Countess , which includes a special title page. Item number: #25791 Price: $1250 SIDNEY, Philip The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia written by Sr Philip Sidney knight. The tenth edition. With his life and death; a brief table of the principal heads, and som [sic] other new additions. London : printed by William Du-Gard: and are to bee sold by George Calvert, 1655. Details: Collation: Complete o [32], 624, [22] References: Wing S 3768 Provenance: o Armorial bookplate John Symmons Esqr. o Bookplate Hubert Dingwall o Handwritten Clapton Rosomon Language: English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~11.25in X 7.75in (28.5cm x 20cm) Rare and desirable Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 25791 Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # 25791
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Title: The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia written ...
Publisher: William Du-Gard: and are to bee sold by George Calvert
Publication Date: 1655
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
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