Beschreibung:

Smith (Thomas) De Republica Anglorum. The Maner of Governement or Policie of the Realme of England, first edition, black letter, title within woodcut typographical border, woodcut historiated initial, title a little soiled, last f. trimmed and mounted, supplied from another edition, closely trimmed at head, occasionally affecting headlines, light damp-staining, 20th century half calf, [STC 22857], small 4to, by Henrie Midleton for Gregorie Seton, 1583. ⁂ First edition of Smith's principle work, written during his embassy to France and an invaluable source of information of the English Tudor government that ran through numerous editions.