Beschreibung:

Holinshed (Raphael) The firste volume of the chronicles of England, Scotlande, and Irelande. Conteyning the description and chronicles of England, from the first inhabiting vnto the conquest, vol.1 only (of 2), first edition, titles to 3 parts within woodcut borders, woodcuts within text, woodcut decorative initials, lacking 1st s7&8, title and dedication f. to Ireland section misbound after D4, 2E3 frayed at outer edge, with loss to side-notes, some staining at head, occasional spotting or small stains eslewhere, some marginal worming, contemporary panelled calf, gilt, arabesque centre- and corner-pieces, worn, but holding firm, [STC 13568b; Pforzheimer, 494], Imprinted for John Hunne, 1577. sold not subject to return.