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London: Thomas Berthelet, 1549. First edition in English of one of the most notable and popular works of the Renaissance which played an important role in the beginnings of the Protestant Reformation and swiftly brought its author international fame. First printing with 'latine' and the printer's initials 'TB.' to the title page. Octavo, bound in full crushed levant morocco by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, gilt titles and elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, triple gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, all edges gilt, wide woodcut border to the title page signed TB., woodcut printer's device to the final page. In near fine condition. Early ownership name to the title page and light marginalia. Small leather bookplate of Francis Kettaneh affixed to the verso of the front free endpaper. Exceptionally rare with only two other examples traced at auction in the last 100 years.
The Praise of Folie by Erasmus, translated by Chaloner, Sir Thomas. edited by Clarence H. Miller - 1965
by Erasmus, translated by Chaloner, Sir Thomas. edited by Clarence H. Miller
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The Praise of Folie
by Erasmus, translated by Chaloner, Sir Thomas. edited by Clarence H. Miller
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London: Early English Text Society, 1965. First edition thus. Hardcover in full brown cloth. Very Good. Octavo (standard size). Slight wear to edges and corners of boards. Some thin lines of fading visible on front cover. 225 p. w/ frontis, bibliography, extensive introduction by the editor, explanatory notes, glosary, index of names, and additional pages listing the other EETS publications. This work of Erasmus was "Englished" by Chaloner, Knight, poet, and diplomat under Queens Mary and Elizabeth I.
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- Place of Publication London
- Date Published 1965
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In Praise of Folie: Moriae Encomium. A book made in latine by the great clerke Erasmus Roterodame. Enlightened by Sir Thomas Chaloner, knight. [In Praise of Folly].
by Erasmus, Desiderius. Translated by Sir Thomas Chaloner
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