MONARDES NICHOLAS Joyfull Newes out of the Newfound World

Sale 2207 - Lot 416

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MONARDES, NICHOLAS. Joyfull Newes out of the Newfound World. 8vo, later calf, needs binding; minor soiling and 2 short tears on title page, last 2 leaves loose, lacks upper corners of 4 leaves affecting some page numbers, early inscription on leaf 32, lacks leaves 110-180, but does include final unnumbered table of contents leaf; library bookplate on front pastedown, inked library stamps on verso of title and final page. The 4 leaves of gathering L are made up from a slightly shorter copy of another edition, possibly the 1577 first edition. London, 1580

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First complete edition in English. Discusses the medicinal discoveries of America. European Americana 580/51; Palau 175498; Sabin 49945.