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MEXIA, Pedro (1497?1551). The Imperiall Historie; or the Li...

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MEXIA, Pedro (1497?1551). The Imperiall Historie; or the Lives of the Emperors, from Julius Caesar, the First Founder of the Roman Monarchy, unto the Present? Translated into English by Edward Grimeston. London: H.L. for Matthew Lownes, 1623. Folio in sixes (324 x 216 mm). Engraved title?page, woodcut initials, woodcut head? and tail?pieces. Contemporary English calf twice ruled in gilt with fleuron cornerpieces gilt, rebacked with modern spine, raised bands, red morocco lettering?piece gilt, all edges gilt (cover edges repaired, endpapers renewed). SECOND ENGLISH EDITION. STC 17852.