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Title: The Institution, Laws and Ceremonies of the Most Noble Order of the Garter
Author: Ashmole, Elias Description: [12], 130, 135-136, 149-720, [104], [1] errata. License leaf present. 35 copperplate engravings, including 16 folding (10 of the single-page engravings are printed back-to-back on 5 sheets). Lacking the frontispiece portrait of Charles II not present in all copies. (Folio) 15¾x9¾, period full calf with modern calf rebacking, endpapers replaced. First Edition, Second Issue.Second issue with pp 717-719 reset and various mispaginations corrected. Includes a fine series of engravings of Windsor Castle by Wenceslaus Hollar. Wing A3983. Heading: zzkPlace Published: London Publisher: Printed by J. Macock for Nathanael Brooke Date Published: 1672 Please note: This is a two day auction running Thursday 12/11 and Friday 12/12. Invoices will not be available before Monday 12/15. Condition reportSome edge wear and scuffing to leather; light foxing; else very good or better.
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