Fine Art Sale
Lot 816
SPRAT (THOMAS) THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL-SOCIETY OF LONDON FOR THE IMPROVING OF NATURAL KNOWLEDGE
SPRAT (THOMAS) THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL-SOCIETY OF LONDON FOR THE IMPROVING OF NATURAL KNOWLEDGE, 1667 8vo, first edition, engraved title and arms frontispiece, plate (facing p233), woodcut headpiece and initials, 438p, imprimatur of Willm Morrice and errata leaf, speckled calf, spine gilt (cracked), T R or F Martyn and F Allestry, Printers to the Royal SocietyProvenance: Gloddaeth Library (book label and pencil shelf number).
Estimate: £200 - 300
Sold for £750