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The Ricky Jay Collection Part III

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Lot 73

BOAISTUAU, Pierre (Edward Fenton, translator). Certaine sec...

Estimate: $700 - $1,400

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BOAISTUAU, Pierre (Edward Fenton, translator). Certaine secrete wonders of nature, containing a description of sundry strange things, seming monstrous in our eyes and iudgement, because we are priuie to the reasons of them. London: Henry Bynneman, 1569. Paper-covered boards. 4to. [6], 145 leaves (three leaves lacking, large tear in 2M1, several loosely inserted leaves). Illustrated with woodcuts (some with water-color). ESTC S105563. Rare; the first copy in any condition at auction in the last 40 years.