with the initial blank following title but lacking final blank, text printed in black letter, woodcut initials, a little soiled and stained, a few leaves slightly frayed at fore-edge, old ink signature of Ralph William Grey of Backworth on title and with his bookplate on front pastedown, contemporary sheep, rebacked, new corners, rather worn, [Kress 441; STC 17587], 4to, by Tho.Purfoot, for Francis Falkner, 1627. *** Ralph Grey was a Newcastle merchant who bought land at Backworth in 1628. The estate was enclosed, and gradually extended by his grandson William, until the family sold it to the Duke of Northumberland in 1822.
with the initial blank following title but lacking final blank, text printed in black letter, woodcut initials, a little soiled and stained, a few leaves slightly frayed at fore-edge, old ink signature of Ralph William Grey of Backworth on title and with his bookplate on front pastedown, contemporary sheep, rebacked, new corners, rather worn, [Kress 441; STC 17587], 4to, by Tho.Purfoot, for Francis Falkner, 1627. *** Ralph Grey was a Newcastle merchant who bought land at Backworth in 1628. The estate was enclosed, and gradually extended by his grandson William, until the family sold it to the Duke of Northumberland in 1822.
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
