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Catalogue of Antiquarian Books (before 1700)

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In our Catalogue this is Booknumber V74901

Author Martyn, William (1562-1617) Recorder of Exeter
Title THE HISTORIE, AND LIVES, OF TWENTIE KINGS OF ENGLAND. With the Successions of the Dukes, and Earles, of this Realme; from the Conquest, untill the Twelfth yeare of the Famous Raigne of the most Admired Prince King Iames the First. Together with the times of the Creations of the Barons, and Baronets, of this Kingdome.
PlacePub Printed by W.Stansey, London
Publisher Printed by W. Stansby for Henrie Fetherstone 1st edition.
Date 1615
Illustrations Fine woodcut titlepage with columns entwined by grapes, Lion and Unicorn at top + blank escutsion to back of title + 24 large initials and head- & tail-pieces.
Description Quarto (28x19cm) near contemporary calf on 5 raised bands with gilt tan spine title label, covers with gilt foliated devices within blind ruled frame (leather bit rubbed but entirely sound). Title leaf +[26]pp prelims +420pp + 2nd title "Successions of the Dukes and Earles" with same date & imprint +[72]pp inc. index, collated complete. Ownership inscription Rich: Ottley 1649 on front free endpaper. A few marks of former damp else a crisp clean copy in handsome binding (STC 2nd ed. 17526).
Booknumber V74901
Price Price: GBP 650.00 or USD 800.00
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