EVELYN John
£800
Auction: 1 February 2005 at 11:00 GMT
Description
Navigation and commerce, their original and progress ... 1st edition, pp. [v], verso blank, 120, [xii], [i] of errata, verso blank, [ii] of books sold by Benjamin Tooke, later full calf, double gilt rule, spine decorated gilt in compartments, heads and tail a little worn, slight paper discolouration throughout, 8vo., London: printed by T.R. for Benj. Tooke, 1674
Note: Wing E3504; Sabin 23028; Keynes 92. A preface to a projected history of the Dutch wars undertaken at the request of Charles II, but countermanded on the conclusion of peace.