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Hardcover. pp. cxi, 182. 4to. Bound in embossed brown cloth over vellum spine with gilt titles. This edition is the fifth publication of the Argonaut Press and is limited to 975 copies on Japon vellum, this being designated as copy number 55. The original woodcut appearing on the title page is by William Monk. Both folding maps present and in excellent condition, save for a small closed tear, near hinge, to the second map which has now been professionally repaired by our conservator. Foredge of boards faded as from exposure to moisture, but no evidence of such exposure to contents. Contents clean and unmarked although the endpapers show some foxing. Overall, in good, to good plus, condition. frontispiece, folding maps (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Early 20th-century edition of The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened, newly edited with introduction, notes, and glossary by Anne Macdonell. Published in London by Philip Lee Warner in 1910. An attractively bound example in cream decorative cloth with elaborate embossed panel design to front board and gilt titling to spine. The work reproduces Digby's famous 17th-century collection of culinary and household recipes, medicinal preparations, and domestic instructions, accompanied by scholarly editorial material. Includes frontispiece portrait of Sir Kenelm Digby and additional introductory matter. A substantial Edwardian printing of this important historical culinary text. Condition: Good overall condition. • Original cream cloth binding present • Spine darkened with surface marking and rubbing • Corners lightly bumped • Noticeable age toning and foxing to endpapers and title page • Page edges darkened and uneven from age • Text block appears complete • Binding intact.…