Sidney, Sir Philip (1554-1586) The Countesse of Pembroke's Arcadia

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Sidney, Sir Philip (1554-1586) The Countesse of Pembroke's Arcadia. London: for J. Waterson and R. Young, 1638.
Folio, later edition, STC 22550; bound in unrestored, intact contemporary speckled calf with gilt label, ex libris Lady Elizabeth Pennyman (nee Norcliffe) (1612-1678) with her dated ownership inscription on verso of title and rear blanks, most likely bound for Lady Pennyman c. 1640, some minor interior spotting typical of 17th century books, a copy in unusually good condition.
"Fool, said my muse to me, look in thy heart and write." --Astrophel and Stella, Sonnet 1.
Estimate $400-600

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