A UK limited edition. Illustrated with twelve linocuts by Clare Melinsky. 250 copies printed - this copy unnumbered, but SIGNED by the illustrator to the colophon. Bound by the Fine Bindery in black cloth and quarter maroon goatskin. Housed in a Black slipcase. A fine copy - with the prospectus loosely laid in - in a fine, unfaded slipcase. A handsome copy.
A collection of historic letters, written principally by Edward Abney (later Sir Edward Abney MP) between 1660 and 1663 to his father, James Abney at Willesley Hall near Ashby de la Zouch.
