''The Marrow Of History Or, An Epitome Of All Historical Passages From The Creation To The End Of The Last Macedonian War'' by Sir Walter Rawleigh.

London : John Place & Wm. Place. 2nd edition : Dated 1662. Thick tall 12mo. Title with some wear to edges (NAT) & mounted. 24+574pp. A couple of tiny library stamps. A little browned in places and a few marks else a good copy. Modern best full calf. Gilt line borders, raised bands, gilt lines. Black gilt lettered and decorated label to spine.

Wing R173.

''Treated ancient history with strength and dignity'' Spelman.