Thomas Smith - Thomae Smithi Angli De Republica Anglorum Libri Tres - 1641

A seminal work on the English constitution and government, widely regarded as the most significant description of the Tudor-era English government. This specific printing was part of Elzevier's famous "Respublica" series, which provided scholarly and geographical descriptions of various European countries for travelers and students.
Full leather binding with gilt title and decorations to spine. General wear to exterior as shown with joints cracked, marks and scuffs to leather. All edges marbled. Recent endpapers, ink inscription to ffep verso. Title page is engraved, small ink 's' to bottom outer corner, top margin trimmed away (print unaffected). Pages collate as complete. Light age toning, some occasional damp staining to gutter and a few little marks, otherwise pages are generally clean as shown.
Pages: [16], 428pp, [12].

Weight: 150g