Markham, G. [Gervase]
Country Contentments; Or The Husbandmans Recreations
£500
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 22 September 2021 at 11:00 BST
Description
Containing The Wholesome Experience, in which any ought to Recreate himself, after the toil of more serious Business. London: printed by Nicholas Okes, for John Harison, 1631. Fourth edition, 8vo, modern calf with raised bands, pencil inscription to title page, dust-soiling throughout; [Idem] Country Contentments. London: printed by William Wilson, for John Harison, in St Paul's Church-yard, 1649. Sixth edition, 8vo, modern tan calf with raised bands ink inscriptions to verso and p.118, dust-soiling; [Idem] Country Contentments. London: for George Sawbridge, at the Sign of the Bible Ludgate-Hill, 1683. Eleventh edition, 8vo, quarter calf with brown cloth boards, some foxing and dust-soiling, ink inscription dated 1781 to verso of title page (3)