1577 Leaf Holinshead English Castle

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Title: 1577 Leaf Holinshead English Castle

Additional Information: A leaf from the Historie of Englande, by Raphael Holinshed, printed at London in 1577. Woodcuts each side, including contrution of a castle and on verso a castle being set on fire, illustrating early English history during the Roman circa 466 AD. Portrait of Aurelius Ambrosius. Very Good, light crop to right margin and mild discoloration. Accompanied by a color copy of the title leaf. Measures 7 x 11".

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1577 Leaf Holinshead English Castle

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