From ♔the Library of Clayre and Jay Michael Haft

Aristotle

Politiques, or Discourses of Government. London: Adam Islip, 1598

Folio (ಞ298 x 195 mm). Large woodcut device on title, woodcut decorations and initials; without the initial and terminal blanks, some marginal staining in first two gatheringജs, a few rust-holes catching letters, marginal tear on K5 crossing text, some shoulder notes just touched by binder. 19th-century English paneled calf, morocco lettering-pieces on spine; recased, endpapers renewed, some light wear at extremities.

First edition in English of Aristotle’s Politics, translated into French by Loys Le Roy and then🍒 into English by John Dickenson.

REFERENCE:

ESTC S106844; Pforzheimer 10 (“Although both Herbert and Lowndes state that this work was issued in 1597, as well as in 1598, no copy with the earlier date can be traced. Indeed,🃏 it is not improbable that they are in error for the book was not e🐬ntered until 21st April 1598 when the entry reads 'to be translated'")

PROVENANCE:

W. Robinson (early inscription on title)