Small 4to (185 x 142 mm). Engraved portrait frontispiece, woodcut ornament on title-page; with final blank. (Some spotting or soiling.) Contemporary mottled calf, later red morocco lettering-piece gilt (cover slightly bowed, some light wear). Provenance: Bent Juel-Jensen (1922-2006), physician and book collector (bookplate). 

FIRST EDITION, previously attributed to George Cavendish's older brother, Sir William Cavendish.  George Cavendish entered into service for Cardinal Wolsey in 1522, and remained a close member of the household until Wolsey's death in 1530. ESTC R19386; STC C1619A (a variant with "Sheeres" instead of "Sheares" in the imprint; the text setting is the same).