Remaines Concerning Brittaine: But especially England, and the Inhabitants thereof: ....
Camden, William
London: Printed by A.I. for Symon Waterson, 1629. Early Edition The fourth impression, reviewed, corrected, and increased. Small 4to. (iv),346pp. Original full sheep. Binding sometime rebacked, old manuscript spine label, board lightly marked. Text lacking pages 95-102 (G3-G6), the dictionary of English surnames, but the text made up from a copy of the earlier 1614 edition [pages 115-124], which are loosely inserted. Light edge browning else a good sound copy. Armorial bookplate. Dedication signed: M.N., i.e. William Camden. Originally published in 1605 as: Remaines of a greater worke, concerning Britaine, the inhabitants thereof, their languages, names, surnames, empreses, wise speeches, poësies, and epitaphes. Head-pieces; tail-piece; printer's device on title page. STC 4524; ESTC S107502. Very good Hardcover (Item ID: 17042)
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