The Fyrst Boke of the Introduction of Knowledge the which doth teache a man to speake parte of all maner of languages. and to knowe the vsage and fashion of al maner of cou[n]treys. And for to knowe the moste parte of all maner of coynes of money, [et] which is curraunt in euery region.

Facsimile of the first edition, originaly published in 1542. One of 120 copies. "Fac-similes of the most material woodcuts are given, and two new ones of costume (those of the Scotchman and Frenchman) have been taken from the Recueil de la Diversite de Habits.' Paris 1562" (Preface). Handsome 20th century half brown morocco over marbled boards, with matching marbled endpapers. Five raised bands. Gilt particulars to spine (please see image 1). Previous owner's bookplate to front endpaper, otherwise a bright clean copy with no other defacements.