Lot 317

Collins, Samuel





Rare Books, Maps & Manuscripts
Auction: 4 May 2011 at 12:00 BST
£575
Description
A systeme of anatomy, treating of the body of man, beasts, birds, fish, insects and plants. London: Thomas Newcomb, 1685. Folio, 2 volumes, titles printed in red and black, 72 [of 73] plates, additional plate between pp. 934-935, lacking engraved portrait, lacking plate I, library stamps, contemporary calf, worn, boards loose, backstrips lacking, heavy soiling and foxing throughout, ink inscription to title; and another copy of volume two (3)
Footnote
Note: Wing C5387, Wellcome II p.373.




