Title: A Restitution of Decayed Intelligence: In Antiquities Concerning the Most Noble and Renowmed(sic) English Nation Author: Verstegen, Richard Place: Antwerp Publisher: Robert Bruney Date: 1605 Description: [xxiv], 338, [13] pp. Vignette title page; 10 small engravings in text. (4to) 18x13.5 cm (7x5¼"), period full calf, modern rebacking, edges marbled. First Edition. "A summary of the early invasions of Great Britain, the formation of its languages, surnames, and other matters, and exhibits [Verstegen's] knowledge of Anglo-Saxon [is] the most interesting of all his works" - DNB. Also includes the first printed telling of the Pied Piper legend. STC 21361; Lowndes, p. 2764 Lot Amendments Condition: Title page and final leaf laid down, with some restorations; notes and underlining in early red pencil, foxing; good. Item number: 251282
Title: A Restitution of Decayed Intelligence: In Antiquities Concerning the Most Noble and Renowmed(sic) English Nation Author: Verstegen, Richard Place: Antwerp Publisher: Robert Bruney Date: 1605 Description: [xxiv], 338, [13] pp. Vignette title page; 10 small engravings in text. (4to) 18x13.5 cm (7x5¼"), period full calf, modern rebacking, edges marbled. First Edition. "A summary of the early invasions of Great Britain, the formation of its languages, surnames, and other matters, and exhibits [Verstegen's] knowledge of Anglo-Saxon [is] the most interesting of all his works" - DNB. Also includes the first printed telling of the Pied Piper legend. STC 21361; Lowndes, p. 2764 Lot Amendments Condition: Title page and final leaf laid down, with some restorations; notes and underlining in early red pencil, foxing; good. Item number: 251282
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