Fasciculus florum: or, a Nosegay of Flowers, translated out of the Gardens of severall Poets, and other Authors, first edition, woodcut ornament on title, woodcut initials and headpieces, with initial blank, some light staining to early gatherings, bookplate to pastedown, contemporary sheep, some light wear to spine and corners, [STC 24559], 12mo, by A. M., 1636. ⁂ First and only edition of this scarce collection of poetry. Contains 853 poems in all, many by classical authors but a number by contemporary poets, either credited or anonymously. We can trace 3 copies at auction in the last 70 years and ESTC lists only 6 copies in UK libraries. Provenance: Nath. Colmley (bookplate).

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