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A unique copy in magnificent condition of the fourth issue of the second of the famous series of Italian writing books. Illustrated as plate II of AR

A continuation of Guerins Histoire Maritime de France 1843; presented by AM Cohen and Sir Herbert Cohen

Unpublished MSS account of the social side of Lord Buckhursts embassy to the Low Countries by a member of his entourage, who was later to write one of the classics of Welsh prose Deffynniad Ffydd Eglwys Loegr

Presented by Sir Eric Miller together with the papers, journals and four signal books of Edward Pakenham, 2nd baron Longford 1743-1782 plus his Nautical Improvements 1793.

Third English edition, imperfect but important for the woodcuts not found in the 1499 edition. Printed by Wynkyn de Worde. Illustrated as plate III of AR

Only known impression of the first printed map of the Isle of Wight, perhaps an early proof. Illustrated as plate III of AR

Letters from authors whom Blakeney had approached for permission to reprint at his small private press, often revealing much of the authors attitude to his work. Add MS 48979, 48980

James Unwin was Gainsboroughs attorney; the letters give a charmingly intimate picture of the artists life at Bath. Add MS 48964. Presented by Sir Eric Miller. Illustrated as plate II of AR

Subscription and signature are autograph, text throws light on negotiations for an alliance between England and France against Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. Arthur Gimson donated 40 of the total purchase price. Add MS 48988, f 40

137 pages written in a beautiful charter hand in red, green and black ink, of immense importance for the economic and religious historian. Add MS 48978. Presented by Mr & Mrs A Ehrman. Illustrated as plate I of AR