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The History of the Worthies of England
by Thomas Fuller
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About This Item
London : Printed by J.G.W.L. and W.G, 1662-01-01. Hardcover. Good. Folio, 33 cm. Frontis, 368, 354, 232, [2], 60pp. Without the later 12 page index. Contemporary calf leather, raised bands, later red leather spine label. Chipping, wear to edges. Rehinged and rejointed. Bookplate of William Tibbet. Scattered foxing and soiling. Dampstain to head margins of first few pages. <br> Thomas Fuller (1608-1661) was an English churchman and historian. He is now remembered for his writings, particularly his Worthies of England, published in 1662 after his death. He was a prolific author, and one of the first English writers able to live by his pen. Fuller's work is well known for including the first biographical mention of William Shakespeare. This is an oversized or heavy book, that requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US. Wing, F2440, Lowndes, II,847, Pforzheimer, I,375, Grolier Club Wither to Prior, II,40, Rothschild 391
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- Title
- The History of the Worthies of England
- Author
- Thomas Fuller
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
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- Publisher
- London : Printed by J.G.W.L. and W.G
- Date Published
- 1662-01-01
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- Folio
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- Chipping
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- Raised Band(s)
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