Goesius Wilhelm (2 results)

Period Calf. First Edition. Two parts in one volume. Collation, [xviii]360+[lx]328pp, engraved frontispiece, 3 folding plates, plus single page and text illutrations. Bound in full period calf, raised bands, ornate gilt tooling in compartments, gilt rule lines on boards, gilt coronet on both boards. Calf rubbed and scuffed, both hinge joints spilt, but boards still firmly attached. Some wear loss on head and tail of spine,wear lines along spine, small faded Agriculture library number on spine. Internally, library stamp and number on endpapers. Pages and illustrations in good clean condition. A61 Size: Small Quarto.

First edition thus, containing the work of Siculus Flaccus, Julius Frontinus, Aggenus Urbicus, Simplicus, Mago and others. Quarto (20.5 x15.5cm). 'An esteemed work'- Watt. Quarto. pp. [18],360,[60],328. With a frontispiece, three plates, 2 of which folding & numerous copper plates & woodcuts on the letterpress. Bound in contemporary vellum, with natural toning, the upper leading joint split for 9cm, but the volume quite sound & tight. Vg. [Kress S.1398; Aslin 268; Schweiger 952; Watt 422q; Brunet IV, 1194; Callard G142].