Rooke m a (3 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:0241020700.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good Indeed. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First edition. The first thus of this interesting limited edition translation of a Franciscan Friar's appeal to the women of France about their dress, translated into English by William Rooke. The first edition thus, being the first edition of this translation. A limited edition work, with two-hundred and seventy-five small paper copies, and seventy-five large paper copies printed. This copy is one of the small paper editions. With the original glassine wrap. This work is addressed to the women and maidens of France, and discussed their costumes and dress in relation to morality and religion. The work was originally printed in Paris in 1585. Originally written in French by Antoine Estienne, a Franciscan Friar. Translated into English by William Rooke. In the original publisher's paper wraps with the original glassine wrap. Externally, smart. A few spots to the wraps. Some light marks and discolouration to the wrap. Small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spine of the wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed. None (illustrator). book.…

Softcover. 56 p.; 22.5 cm. {Collectanea adamantaea. XXI} One of 75 large-paper copies [275 small-paper copies were also issued] [balance of title] together with two curious elegies. -- Titles of the elegies: To the husband of the woman with the frizzled hair, p. [34]-35; France complaining of the lewdness of her maidens, p. [36]-37. -- Notes by William Rooke, p. [38]-56. -- Paper watermarked: J Whitman 1887 Good, sewn, in paper-vellum wrapper, most of spine chipped away.…