Book Description

Printed and to be sold by Nath. Rolls in Petty-Cannons Hall, near the North side of St. Paul's church, 1697, 4th edition "carefully corrected and amended, with one whole section added, and many large and useful additions throughout the whole work". Later, period style, full leather panelled binding. Five raised bands to spine. Gilt lettering on red patch to compartment two (reads" J.W; on Husbandry"). Gilt decoration to other compartments. Small folio, 13.25ins x 8.25ins, Frontis plate with facing page containing an explanation, title page, 11pp preface, table of chapters, 8pp list of contents (Analysis), pps 1 -72, 83 - 326pp, 6pp index plus a full page plate. Nb pagination incorrect, text reads consecutively - no pages missing. Within the pagination are a Kalendarium Rusticum: or the Husbandmans monthly directions and a Dictionarium Rusticum: or the interpretation of rustick terms. The frontis plate bears the date 1681, the Kalendarium and the Dictionarium, both 1687. The plate has a short tear which has been professionally repaired to verso. Stain to the base of final 10 pages - text not affected. A VG well preserved copy in an attractive binding.
Dealer Notes
stock no: 53364
Author Worlidge, John
Date 1697
Binding Full Leather
Publisher Nath. Rolls
Condition VG

Price: £450.00

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