8vo - 22 x 14 cm.; (12) - 80 pp. Green cloth gilt lettering on spine and a gilt device (monogram) on the front board. A photographic reproductio n of the original of 1591 as printed for Thomas Newman. The title page from the original reads: "Syr P. S. His Astrophel and Stella. Wherein excellence of sweete poesie is concluded. To the end of which are added, sundry other rare sonnets of divers noble men and gentleman". The spine shows mild wear and fading. Previous owner's name on the front paste down end paper. The interior is clean and the binding is solid. A clear and removable archival cover has been fitted.