More, Sir Thomas (1478-1535) A Frutefull Pleasaunt, & Wittie Worke, of the Beste State of a Publique Weale, and of the Neweyle called U

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More, Sir Thomas (1478-1535) A Frutefull Pleasaunt, & Wittie Worke, of the Beste State of a Publique Weale, and of the Neweyle called Utopia. London: Imprinted by Abraham Vele, dwellinge in Pauls Churchyarde, at the signe of the Lambe, 1556. One of two edition printed in 1556, this example with the colophon dated 1556, text in black letter, first English edition was published in 1551, issues of the 1556 publication date are the second edition, ex libris Vernon Watney (rubber stamp and morocco book label); Richard Wright, M.D., and George Goyder, later full calf, gilt spine, 4 3/4 x 3 1/4 in.

A-S8.
http://estc.bl.uk/S103392
Estimate $40,000-60,000


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