Lot 248 , Rosse, Alexander - The History of the World: the Second Part, in six books: being a continuation of the famous History of Sir Walter Raleigh.... engraved pictorial and printed titles, 2 d-page maps and two double page ba

Rosse, Alexander - The History of the World: the Second Part, in six books: being a continuation of the famous History of Sir Walter Raleigh.... engraved pictorial and printed titles, 2 d-page maps and two double page ba

° Rosse, Alexander - The History of the World: the Second Part, in six books: being a continuation of the famous History of Sir Walter Raleigh.... engraved pictorial and printed titles, 2 d-page maps and two double page battle plans, half title, engraved head and tailpieces, decorated initials, 'A Brief Chronology' part title; mid 20th century calf with gilt lettered panelled spine, folio. printed for John Clark, 1652

£300-400

Condition:
Some cresing - esp. earlier leaves and towards end, marginal nicks on battle plans and v.sl. gutter damage on one, some intermittent spots etc., mostly clean - save marked staining pp.542/43, 574, 603 and 607-14; (38), 647, (123)pp.; but 7ff.paginated twice and pp. nos. 193-220 not used - ie. main text 633pp; pages jump (p.192) appears correct - contents follow on.