Lot 152
[Stoughton (William)] An abstract, of certain acts of parliament, scarce first edition, [Printed by Robert Waldegrave], 1583.
Estimate: £400 - 600
Description
[Stoughton (William)] An abstract, of certain acts of parliament, first edition, woodcut head- and tail-pieces and decorative initials, lacking initial and final blanks, occasional early ink marginalia, O3 torn at lower inner corner with loss of 3 words and a letter, supplied in facsimile, occasional water-staining, some spotting or foxing and staining, lightly browned, modern morocco-backed cloth, spine gilt, [STC 10394], small 4to, [Printed by Robert Waldegrave], [1583].
⁂ An attack on Bishops; their civil functions and seats in Parliament. G3 in ESTC's state B, where p. 45, line 1 reads 'sons once in euery quarter of the yeare at the least, one'.
Description
[Stoughton (William)] An abstract, of certain acts of parliament, first edition, woodcut head- and tail-pieces and decorative initials, lacking initial and final blanks, occasional early ink marginalia, O3 torn at lower inner corner with loss of 3 words and a letter, supplied in facsimile, occasional water-staining, some spotting or foxing and staining, lightly browned, modern morocco-backed cloth, spine gilt, [STC 10394], small 4to, [Printed by Robert Waldegrave], [1583].
⁂ An attack on Bishops; their civil functions and seats in Parliament. G3 in ESTC's state B, where p. 45, line 1 reads 'sons once in euery quarter of the yeare at the least, one'.