The English Works of Roger Ascham, Preceptor to Queen Elizabeth. Containing, I. A Report of the Affairs of Germany, and the Emperor Charles the Fifth's Court. II. Toxophilus, or the School of Shooting. III. The Schoolmaster, or perfect Way of bringing up Youth, illustrated by the late learned Mr. Upton. IV. Letters to

FIRST EDITION, SECOND ISSUE (with undated Title page). 4to. hardback rebacked with tan calf spine, raised bands, maroon title label, gilt, with original marbled boards. xvi, 395pp. Lacking half-title. With 4pp. Subscribers List. Ink presentation inscription, dated 1896, to blank facing title page, partially erased in signature to top of front pastedown, and previous bookseller's pencil notes to ffep. 2cm. strip removed from top of title page. Small closed triangular tear to p.191. Occasional light foxing, heavier to prelims and untrimmed foredge. Slight mottling to rebacked spine and some rubbing and slight loss to title label edges. Original marbled boards vrather rubbed and soiled (please see photos). A VERY GOOD COPY.