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Sale 457: Fine & Rare Books from Two Private Collections (with additions) (#457) 06/30/2011 1:00 PM PDT Closed
Starts Ending 06/30/2011 1:00 PM PDT

Lot #3The Gentleman's Calling

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$175

Estimate: $250 - $350

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Sale 457: Fine & Rare Books from Two Private Collections (with additions) (#457) 06/30/2011 1:00 PM PDT Closed
Starts Ending 06/30/2011 1:00 PM PDT

Description

Title:

The Gentleman's Calling

Author:

[Allestree, Richard]

Place Published:

London

Publisher:

Printed by R. Norton, for Robert Pawlet

Date Published:

1677

Description:

[xxii], 165, +[2] ad pp. Additional engraved title page. (8vo) 18.2x11.2 cm. (7¼x4½") period full red calf paneled in gilt, spine gilt, raised bands, all edges gilt, rebacked with original spine laid down.

First published in 1660. Wing A1126. Two armorial bookplates on front endpapers.

Condition:

Joints rubbed; lacks imprimatur leaf, some faint staining; very good.

Item#:

219800

Headline:

Richard Allestree The Gentleman's Calling 1677
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