— Cocke Lorelle&Apos;S Bote

Edinburgh, Stanley & Blake, 1841. Leather. A very scarce limited edition printing of this Tudor satirical poem, limited to forty copies. One of the first editions since its original 16th-century publication. This very scarce Edinburgh printing serves as the second appearance of the work since its original publication in 1510 and subsequent contemporary impressions in the early 16th century. Following the exceptionally scarce Roxburghe Club edition in 1817, limited to thirty-five copies.  "Impression - Forty Copies" printed to the verso of the title page.  In a contemporary reference quarter leather binding.  Whilst anonymous, the introduction is attributed to British antiquary James Maidment, whose primary hobby included the collection of literary rarities. Maidment was also a poet and a friend of Sir Walter Scott.  A fascinating example of late medieval social commentary, 'Cocke Lorelle's Bote' follows a band of rogues, led by the mythical trickster Cocke Lorelle, sailing down the Thames. In a contemporary reference quarter leather binding. With reference number label to the front board. Externally, with rubbing to the extremities, most notably to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with the odd handling mark and spot to the endpapers. Good . Ill.: None. Good .