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A Discovrse of Forraine Cities Wherein ... Vniversities [Discourse; Universities]

Levvkenor, Samuel [Lewkenor]

Amsterdam: Da Capo Press / Theatrvm Orbis Terrarvm, 1969.

Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good- with no dust jacket. Item #9071

Library stamps/marks/labels/pocket, light spine sun, otherwise light wear. Solid hardcover.; Facsimile reprint. Original title-page reads: A discovrse not altogether vnprofitable, nor vnpleasant for such as are desirous to know the situation and customes of forraine cities without trauelling to see them, containing a discourse of all those citties wherein doe flourish at this day priuiledged vniuersities. London, Imprinted by I.W. for Humfrey Hooper, and are to be sold at his shop in Chauncery Lane, at the signe of the Beare, 1600. S.T.C. no. 15566. "An interesting work by the nephew of Sir Richard Lewkenor. Although mentioning certain of the other attractions of the cities dealt with, the author was chiefly concerned with the universities and it is to this fact that the work owes its importance (cf Cox)." ; The English Experience: Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile; Ex-Library; Vol. 90; (152) pages.

Price: $29.95