Clarendon, Edward, Hyde, First Earl of 1609 1674 (6 results)

Fair ex-lib., red cloth wrappers. Calf covers present, detached. 8 vols.; 22 cm. Marbled green and ochre page edges, occasional pencilling. [Originally printed in 1702-04, 3 vols., folio] [balance of title] New edition, exhibiting a faithful collation of the original ms., with all the suppressed passages; also the unpublished notes of Bishop [William] Warburton. -- Contents: 1. Advertisement, by Bulkeley Bandinel; The preface to the first edition[1702-04]; dedications; books 1-3, 1628-41; app. A-F. [3], vii, 62, 538 p.-- 2. books 4-5, 1641-42; app. A-M. [3], 614 p. -- 3. books 5-6, 1642-43;app. A-I. [3], 637 p. -- 4. books 7-8, 1643-44; app. A-E. [3], 639 p. -- 5.books 8-10, 1644-48. [3], 557 p. -- 6. books 11-13, 1648-53. [3], 623 p. -- 7. books 14-16, 1648-60; Bishop Warburton's notes. [3], 649 p. -- 8. A short view of the state and condition of Ireland; index. [3], 237, [1], [200]p. New edition. Binding is Binding set.

Hardcover. 3 Volumes in 6. 8vo. pp. 2 p.l., 404; 2 p.l., [405]-964; 2 p.l., 613; 2 p.l., [615]-989; 2 p.l., 635; 2 p.l., [637]-1213, [59]index. with half-titles. untrimmed in original bds. with 19th century cloth rebacking (spines faded, most of labels gone, several hinges cracked & weak, bookplates removed, scattered foxing, paper lightly embrowned). NCBEL II 1680.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. FIRST EDITION bound in contemporary leather. worn on edges and spine. with leather and gilt label. folio. 770 pages.Contains Clarendon's Vindication, written in 1668 in answer to the charges of impeachment against him , Reflections upon several Christian Duties, Divine and Moral, dialogues on the want of respect due to age and concerning education, and Contemplations and Reflections upon the Psalms of David, applying those Devotions to the Troubles of the Times.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 3 Volumes. folio. pp. 2 p.l., xxiii, [1 leaf], 557; 8 p.l., 581; 12 p.l., 603, [1]blank, [21]index. with half-titles. engraved frontis. portrait of Clarendon by Robert White after Peter Lely in Vol. I only. engraved title vignettes & numerous engraved head & tailpieces & initials throughout the text by Michael Burghers. later half calf (worn but solid, spine labels wanting, repair to lower margin of 3rd leaf in Vol. II, occasional hint of foxing, else internally very good). Second Folio Edition of Clarendon s celebrated History, the most valuable contemporary account of the English Civil War. Begun in April, 1641, and finished during the period of Clarendon s exile, which extended from 1667 until his death, the History was originally prepared for printing under the direction of Laurence Hyde, Earl of Rochester, with the assistance of Dr. Henry Aldrich, Dean of Christ Church, and Thomas Sprat, Bishop of Rochester. Rochester wrote the introduction and dedications. First published in 1702-04, it was one of the handsomest books hitherto produced in England. The book is printed in the Great Primer roman and italic type which had been commissioned by John Fell, Dean of Christ Church and Bishop of Oxford, when he headed the partnership that rented the University s right to print during the years 1672-90. The type was designed and cut by Peter de Walpergen, a German who was employed as typefounder by the partners at Oxford. The fine ornaments & initials were engraved by a Dutchman, Michael Burghers, who succeeded David Loggan to the appointment of engraver to the University. NCBEL II 1680. cfDavies & Keeler 305. cfGrolier, 100 Books Famous in English Literature, 38. cfGrose 2958. cfPMM Exhib. Cat. I 133 & II 102.

folio. pp. 2 p.l., 348, [2]div.title, [369]-770. woodcut ornaments & initials. contemporary paneled calf, rebacked (covers worn but sound, dampstain to lower outer corner through first half). First Edition. Included is Clarendon s Vindication, written in 1668 in answer to the charges of impeachment against him (his popularity had been on a quick and steady decline, largely due to his attempts to restrict the authority of the House of Commons the rest of his life was spent in exile), Reflections upon several Christian Duties, Divine and Moral, dialogues on the want of respect due to age and concerning education, and Contemplations and Reflections upon the Psalms of David, applying those Devotions to the Troubles of the Times. NCBEL II 1678.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 3 Volumes. folio. pp. 3 p.l., xxiii, 557; 8 p.l., 581; 12 p.l., 603, [1]blank, [21]index. with half-titles. engraved frontis. portrait of Clarendon by Robert White after Peter Lely in each vol. engraved title vignettes & numerous engraved head & tailpieces & initials throughout the text by Michael Burghers. contemporary paneled calf, rebacked, corners renewed (occasional light soiling, generally very nice clean crisp copies). armorial bookplate of Edward Conyers. First Edition of Clarendon s celebrated History, the most valuable contemporary account of the English Civil War. Begun in April, 1641, and finished during the period of Clarendon s exile, which extended from 1667 until his death, the History was originally prepared for printing under the direction of Laurence Hyde, Earl of Rochester, with the assistance of Dr. Henry Aldrich, Dean of Christ Church, and Thomas Sprat, Bishop of Rochester. Rochester wrote the introduction and dedications. First published in 1702-04, it was one of the handsomest books hitherto produced in England. The book is printed in the Great Primer roman and italic type which had been commissioned by John Fell, Dean of Christ Church and Bishop of Oxford, when he headed the partnership that rented the University s right to print during the years 1672-90. The type was designed and cut by Peter de Walpergen, a German who was employed as typefounder by the partners at Oxford. The fine ornaments & initials were engraved by a Dutchman, Michael Burghers, who succeeded David Loggan to the appointment of engraver to the University. Abbott 1236. Davies & Keeler 305. Grolier, 100 Books Famous in English Literature, 38. Grose 2958. NCBEL II 1680. cfPMM Exhib. Cat. I 133 & II 102.