Lot 546
Slezer, John
Auction: 16 May 2008 at 12:00 BST
Description
Theatrum Scotiae, containing the prospects of their majesties castles and palaces. Together with those of the most considerable towns and colleges. London: Abell Swalle, 1693, first edition, folio, title printed in red and black with engraved coat-of-arms, 32 engraved coats-of-arms, 57 double-page engraved plates mounted on guards, early nineteenth century panelled russia gilt, t.e.g., plate 19 and 45 cut round and mounted, a few plates with neat repair at extreme lower margin of fold, half-title cut down with small panel remounted, some light spotting affecting text, final plate dampstained in margin, other plates clean, neatly rebacked, corners rubbed
Footnote
Note: Wing S3993.
Provenance: Ragley Hall, Worcestershire, armorial bookplate