Description:
Evelyn, John (1620-1706) Numismata. A Discourse of Medals, Antient and Modern. London: Benj. Tooke at the Middle Temple-Gate, in Fleetstreet, 1697. First edition, folio, title page printed in red and black, illustrated with text engravings, ex libris Sir Frederick Evelyn, 3rd Baronet (1734-1812),and direct descendant of the author, with his engraved bookplate; bound in full tan calf, gilt tooled-spine, marbled endleaves, a.e.g., rubbed and marked, contents generally good, 12 1/2 x 8 in.
A-Z4, Aa-Xx4, Yy-Zz2, Aaa2.
http://estc.bl.uk/R21821
Estimate $600-800
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