THE HERBALL OR GENERALL HISTORIE OF PLANTES
London: [Edmund Bollifant for Bonham Norton] and John Norton, 1597. First Edition. Folio, [20], 1392, [70]; VG; bound in 17th century full blind-stamped calf, later rebacking with paneled spine, blind-stamping, gilt titling; moderate wear and rubbing to binding; title page chipped on all edges, backed on all edges, backing to first three signatures, Ttt5/6, Eeeee1-Fffff3, and Iiiii1-3 repair to lower edge of e7, f4, kk8, upper fore corner of f5, upper edge of K7. Ll1 lower fore corner missing, some minor loss to text. Very minor marginalia to the following pages: B6r, s8v, y2v, Ee1r, Rr6r, Yy1v, Zz7r, Bbb7r, Eee6v, Fff2r, Ggg5r, Hhh1r, Kkk5r, Kkk6r, Lll3r, a word crossed out on Xx1r.; periodic dampstaining throughout; some offsetting to a few stray spots.; Lacking last leaf, Iiiii4, which includes the colophon.; with engraved engraved title by William Rogers, engraved portrait of Gerard.; MK consignment; shelved case 4. More