1772 · Birminghamiae
by Terentius Afer, Publius
Birminghamiae: Johannis Baskerville, 1772. First Baskerville edition; 4to, pp. [2], 364; contemporary full straight-grain green morocco, elaborate gilt borders on covers, smooth gilt-decorated spine with architectural motif laid out in 6 compartments, gilt-lettered direct in 1, a.e.g.; lightly rubbed but near fine. Engraved armorial bookplate of Sir John Mordaunt, Bart., Warwickshire, and a manuscript inscription on the first flyleaf, "J. Mordaunt / ex dono J. Davis." Gaskell 46.
(Inventory #: 48959)