The Life of Merlin

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Lot 121 | The Life of Merlin
[HEYWOOD, Thomas (d. 1641).] The Life of Merlin, Sirnamed Ambrosius. London: by J. Okes for Jasper Emery, 1641.

First edition of "one of Heywood's most interesting pot-boilers" (Pforzheimer). Merlin is an important figure from British myth, associated primarily with the tales of King Arthur but with roots going further back into the mists of Welsh legend. This popular account by Thomas Heywood presents his story for contemporary English audiences. Wing H-1786; ESTC R10961; Pforzheimer 478.

Quarto (174 x 128mm). Etched frontispiece, ornaments and initials (lacking "To the Reader" leaf, frontispiece trimmed and window-mounted, title repaired; borders of title just shaved, a few small tears, some stains). Modern calf over marbled boards, edges gilt. Provenance: initials "JB" on title and frontispiece.
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