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THE HISTORIE OF PHILIP DE COMMINES, KNIGHT, LORD OF ARGENTON, Philippe de Commines. London: (Imprinted for) John Bill, 1614. Translated by Thomas Danett (1543-1601). Folio, [xvi], 366 pp. Contemporary full calf, intricate publisher’s woodcut title page, as well as numerous smaller woodcut designs and capitals. An early English translation of Commines’ (1447-1511) influential work of European life. 11 in. x 7 1/4 in.
PROVENANCE: The estates of Walter and Dr. Mary Schatz, Nashville.
CONDITION: Covers detached, worn with chipping. All pages intact, including endpapers. Some marginal chips and tears, toning. 1694 handwritten note recto title page.