1658, Aphorisms, Anecdotes, Allegories

Updated August 6, 2026

Estimate: 1 / 1000 Spencer, John. [KAINA KAI PALAIA] THINGS NEW AND OLD. OR, A STORE-HOUSE OF SIMILIES, SENTECNES, ALLEGORIES, APOPHTHEGMS, ADAGIES, APOLOGUES... COLLECTED AND OBSERVED FROM THE WRITINGS AND SAYINGS OF THE LEARNED IN ALL AGES TO THIS PRESENT. London: W. Wilson, and J. Streater, 1658. Folio, 13.25" H. [14], 679, [37] pp. (collated and complete.) Period calf boards with spine repaired, intact, Good-. First Edition of this massive compendium of over 2,000 anecdotes, aphorisms, and allegories drawn from a vast array of ancient and contemporary writers. ESTC R16985. Condition: For lots in this online-only auction, condition is stated in general terms only, ranging from Poor to Fine, with Good being average (i.e. an exhaustive list of individual flaws is not included, but only our opinion of the overall cumulative grade is provided.) Most books in this sale have been given a brief inspection only and have not been fully collated (unless the collation is shown.) However, if loss or absence of text is observed during our inspection, then this will always be noted in the description. All lots are sold as-is and not subject to return for any reason. PLEASE READ THE VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOUND IN LOT #1.

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