Description: Click here to see our other books! The Battaile of Agincourt Michael Drayton; Michaell Drayton 1627 William Lee : London 9.5" by 6" [10], 1-218pp SUMMARY A very scarce first edition of Michael Drayton's epic poem 'The Battaile of Agincourt'. An important poem, here with several other works by Drayton. This work is the only contemporary reference to Shakespeare aside from Jonson's references. First Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION An important collection of Elizabethan poetry, which contains the only contemporary reference to Shakespeare as a poet aside from Ben Jonson's references. Drayton and Shakespeare were known to be friends, although in this work he refers to Shakespeare as such to page 206 'Shakespeare thous hadst as smooth a Comicke vaine,/Fitting the socke, and in thy naturall braine,/As strong conception, and as Cleere a rage,/As any one that trafiqu'd with stage'. This work also contains one of the first examples of fairy literature, to 'Nimphidia'. Former owner's ink inscription to the dedication leaf, W Dalton Scoones. This copy has been cropped, with C2 folding to the foot of the leaf. Bound without endpapers, the final blank and engraved frontispiece. This work is typically without the engraved frontispiece. The preliminary leaves are misbound. With the collation: [1], a4, [1], b6, c-z4, 2A4-2D4, 2E3.ESTC reference no: S121619. A smartly bound copy of this very scarce work. CONDITION In a contemporary calf binding. Repaired to the head and tail of spine, front board as well as to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright. Tidemark to A4-C2 not affecting readability. Further tidemarks to G1-G4, 2B3-end. A few small damp spots to the final few leaves. Inscription of former owner W Dalton Scoones to the dedication leaf twice. Professional repair to closed tears at margins on occasion, not affecting text. Small hole to the head of 2D2. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Poetry
Publisher: William Lee
Author: Michael Drayton; Michaell Drayton
Binding: Leather
Subject: None
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1627
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
