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JONSON (Ben) The Workes. London: Printed by William Stansby, 1616, folio, with second vol., [London: W. Stanbsy 1641 [i.e. 1631-40-41], First folio editions of Jonson's works, 3 vols. in two, vol. I with engraved title by W. Hole carefully window mounted, very first and last leaves with renewed margins, single intermittent worm hole to first section of vol. I without loss of text, a few spots and slight stains, one corner (4P4) creased and repaired, Vol. II with The Divell is an Asse title page dated 1641 only, working loose, with early inscription of 'Gervas Hamond junior 1693', (without general title and Bartholomew Fayre and Staple of Newes, probably as issued), vol. III parts 2-4 complete but not bound in Pforzheimer order, some old staining and toning, a few minor repaired tears and rust holes. Vol. I in fine late 19th century red morocco gilt, second tome in 19th century calf by J. Larkins, with gilt spine, a little rubbed. Second tome with bookplate of Sir Edward Sullivan Fleming-Crooks (2)

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