Lot 449
James I (King of England) An Apologie for the Oath of Allegiance, William Wordsworth's copy, contemporary vellum, 1609.
Hammer Price: £2,000
Description
James I (King of England) An Apologie for the Oath of Allegiance. First set foorth without a name, 2 parts in 1, first edition, issue with April 8 in imprint and in warning against unrevised copies on verso of title, William Wordsworth's copy with his ink signature at head of title, also earlier signature of Thornhill on title, title to f4 wormholes in inner margins not affecting text, slightly browned, front free endpaper with small piece of corner torn away, contemporary ink inscription on lower free endpaper, contemporary vellum gilt, creased and soiled, lettered direct in a later hand on upper cover, remains of label on spine, [STC 14402], sm. 4to, Robert Barker, 1609.
Description
James I (King of England) An Apologie for the Oath of Allegiance. First set foorth without a name, 2 parts in 1, first edition, issue with April 8 in imprint and in warning against unrevised copies on verso of title, William Wordsworth's copy with his ink signature at head of title, also earlier signature of Thornhill on title, title to f4 wormholes in inner margins not affecting text, slightly browned, front free endpaper with small piece of corner torn away, contemporary ink inscription on lower free endpaper, contemporary vellum gilt, creased and soiled, lettered direct in a later hand on upper cover, remains of label on spine, [STC 14402], sm. 4to, Robert Barker, 1609.
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