Lot 238
Waller, William
Rare Books, Maps and Manuscripts
Auction: 11 January 2012 at 11:00 GMT
£2,250
Description
An essay on the value of the mines, late of Sir Carbery Price. London, 1698. First edition, 8vo, two folding woodcuts, contemporary calf gilt, rebacked and professionally restored, later endpapers, ink stamp removed from title, some foxing
Footnote
Note: Wing W552A, Hoover Collection 855
"Rich lead and silver mines were discovered on the estate of Sir Carbery Price in Wales in 1690 and Mr Waller became manager of the works. After Price's death, the mines were taken over by the Company of Mine-Adventurers which led to considerable dissension as Waller's later writings disclose." (Hoover Collection)