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The Anatomy of Melancholy 1628 Robert Burton. The Anatomy of Melancholy, what it is, with all the Kinds, Causes, Symptoms, Prognostickes, and several Curies of it by Robert Burton. Published in Oxford by Henry Cripps 1628. The Title Page is in Latin but the rest of the book is in rough or old English. Publishers page is the last page of the book. Publishers Original Full Leather Hardback with gold gilt spine, original title plate and embossed leather with flower patterns on front and back. Really good condition for its age. Almost 400 years! Shelf wear to corners, covers and spine. Early owners signatures on the title page as shown in photo. Noticed a couple other scribblings but mostly free of writings. Has a little foxing on a few pages but not bad. 646 pgs 11" by 7 3/8"
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