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RALEIGH (Sir Walter)

The History of the World. London: Walter Burre '1614', but 1634 as per colophon leaf for G. Lathum and R. Young, folio, frontis leaf 'Minde of the Front', engraved title and portrait to letter-press title, 6 double page maps, 2 double page battle plans, first preface leaf weak with tears around text, a few paper flaws, repaired and rebacked calf, formerly with clasps, renewed endpapers

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