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WALTON, Isaac [or Izaak]. The Lives of Dr. John Donne; Sir Henry Wotton; Mr. Richard Hooker; Mr. George Herbert; and Dr. Robert Sanderson... London: J

Estimate: $350 - $700
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WALTON, Isaac [or Izaak]. The Lives of Dr. John Donne; Sir Henry Wotton; Mr. Richard Hooker; Mr. George Herbert; and Dr. Robert Sanderson... London: Printed by Wilson, Spence, and Mawman for J. Robson [et al.], 1796. 4to. liv, [1, errata], [1, blank], 518, [1, "Directions for Placing the Plates"], [1, blank] pp. Frontisportrait and seven engraved plates. Contemporary sprinkled calf, neatly rebacked to style. THIRD EDITION. 

Condition

Boards worn and scuffed, armorial bookplate, occasional minor foxing in text. Fine.

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