6. Gil (Alexander) Logonomia Anglica, second edition, woodcut of Royal arms on title, title soiled and laid down, browned throughout, 19th century note on front free endpaper recording that this volume was bought “for £1.2” at the auction of James Boswell’s library by Robert Nares (philologist, 1753-1829) and ownership inscription of Charles Short and biographical note on Alexander Gil on fly-leaf, bookplate of Thomas Morell (classical scholar, 1703-89) on front pastedown, later endpapers, inner hinges strengthened, contemporary calf, worn, rebacked, [STC 11874], sm. 4to, John Beale, 1621.

est. £150 – £200

Sold for £520
Sale 585, 5th October 2006


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