[32], 816, [22] pp. Copper-engraved added pictorial title with portrait of Donne, by M. Merian, Jun. [bound with] Fifty Sermons, Preached by That Learned Divine, John Donne, Dr. In Divinity, Late Deane of the Cathedrall, Church of S. Pauls London. [8], 474 pp. London: Printed by Ja. Flesher for M.F., J. Marriot, and R. Royston, 1649. Together, 2 works bound together. (folio) 13¼x8¼, period calf, rebacked in matching calf, old leather spine label. Both works are First Editions.
Sermons of the sometimes-incarcarated great 16th-17th century divine and poet. The fine portrait in the first work is in the rare first state. Complete exept except for blanks A1 and Cccc8 in the first work. With rubberstamp of Bibl. Maj. Sti. Francisci Xaverii Liverpool to top of title-page; ink ownership insription, "Ex Libris Johannis C. Day, Septemb. 1902," to front free endpaper. STC 7038 & Wing D1862.
Condition:
Some soiling to portrait leaf, top corner nicked off, not affecting border, ¼" rub to border near top right, some minor aging and a few small brown spots within, a very nice copy.