A chronicle of the kings of England, from the time of the Roman's government unto the death of King James. Containing all passages of state and church, with all other observations proper for a chronicle. Faithfully collected out of authors ancient and modern; and digeste into a new method. By Sir Richard Baker Knight. Whereunto is added, the reign of King Charles the First, with a continuation of the chronicle, in this fourth edition, to the coronation of His Sacred Majesty King Charles the Second that now reigneth..
by Baker, Richard, Sir, 1568-1645
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- very good
- Condition
- Very Good
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London: E. Cotes, for G. Daubridg at the Bible on Ludgate-hill, and T. Williams at the Bible in Little-Britain without Aldersgate, 1665. Leather. Very Good. The fourth edition. Folio. [36], 385, 384-454, 457-822, [46] p. Includes the engraved title-page, and the bifolium bearing "A catalogue of writers, both antient and modern, out of whom this chronicle has been collected" (bound between A4 and a1), wihtout the "printed by E. Cotes, for G. Saubridg ... and T. Williams" imprint. With the vertical half-title (4F4r) reading: Baker's Chronicle. Complete and continuous despite pagination. A couple pages with very small circular cigarette stains (not burnt through), but otherwise very clean throughout and the paper bright. Illustrated title-page with a couple of expert repairs to just the tip of the plate and a short tear reapired. Bound in 18th century full calf with blind stamped border to front and rear board, recently rebacked, with devices in blind to the spine compartments, bands outlined in gilt, date at the spine foot in gilt and gilt title upon black leather spine. A very clean and readable copy in a strong binding.
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- Bookseller
- Karol Krysik Books, ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 46639
- Title
- A chronicle of the kings of England, from the time of the Roman's government unto the death of King James. Containing all passages of state and church, with all other observations proper for a chronicle. Faithfully collected out of authors ancient and modern; and digeste into a new method. By Sir Richard Baker Knight. Whereunto is added, the reign of King Charles the First, with a continuation of the chronicle, in this fourth edition, to the coronation of His Sacred Majesty King Charles the Second that now reigneth..
- Author
- Baker, Richard, Sir, 1568-1645
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- E. Cotes, for G. Daubridg at the Bible on Ludgate-hill, and T. Williams at the Bible in Little-Britain without Aldersgate
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1665
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Karol Krysik Books, ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA
Biblio member since 2012
Toronto, Ontario
About Karol Krysik Books, ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA
Interesting and unusual books and printed matter. Visual items, illustrated books, private press, mythology/folklore, modern first editions. Member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of Canada (ABAC) and theIndependent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA)
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