Godwyn Thomas (72 results)

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Observed and at large opened for the clearing of many obscure texts throughout the whole scripture, which texts are now added in the end of the book. Herein likewise is shown what customs the Hebrews borrowed from heathen people: and that many heathen customs originally have been unwarrantable imitations of the Hebrews. This utterly ancient and very rare book may very well be one of our oldest originals. Written in Old English, the original is faded and spotty, but in pretty good condition considering it is nearly 350 years old! Its age and content make reading it well worth the effort.…

Disbound. Condition: Fair. For the use of Abingdon School. Pp.(4) 270, index.Lacking 4 leaves (pp. 139-146). Bound in with Bound in with Moses and Aaron. Civil and ecclesiastical rites, used by the ancient Hebrewes; observed, and at large opened, for the clearing of many obscure texts thorowout the whole Scripture. Which texts are now added in the end of the booke. The Ninth edition.264 pp. Some mis pagination last three leaves, However text content sequence is accurate. Last 8 leaves are loose. Spine present but worn and faded with loss. As found (1667). Internally both books are generally clean.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Half morocco boards hardcover. Cover worn, corners heavily bumped. The first few pages are edge-nibbled including the title page. Pages heavily toned.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. [8], 277p, [23]. Modern quarter calf over marbled boards with gilt ruled spine. First printed in 1614, though this later edition seems to follow the 1622 edition. Thomas Godwyn (1587-1642) was an English headmaster and a scholar. "He was a person of grave and reverend aspect in Latin Greek and Hebrew antiquity. See Wood Athenae Oxonienses Vol II col 51-52. Lowndes II p905 "An esteemed work in its day". Scattered foxing throughout otherwise unusually clean.…

Full-Leather. Condition: Good. 3 books in 1 volume, 1st book title continues "Wherein many Roman and English Offices are parallel'd and divers obscure Phrases explained -for the use of Abingdon School", 2nd book title continues "Used by the Ancient Hebrews Observed and at large opened for the clearing of many obscure texts throughout the whole Scripture.", 3rd title continues "Seven Books of the Attick containing the discription of the Cities glory, government, division of the People and Townes within the Athenian Territories. With an addition . by Zachary Bogan", printed by M White/Richard Hodgkinson/Hen. Hall, 1680/1672/1675, revised/8th/8th editions, [iv] 270 [20]; [vi] 266 [6]; [x] 350 [[8], full leather very worn with leather beginning to peel on front board & spine, lacks endpapers, small circular ink stamp (College of Librarianship Wales) on front pastedown, some dampstaining, 4to (14.5x20cm).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. Printed by John Haviland, and sold by Philemon Stephens and Christopher Meredith at their shop at the sign of the Golden Lion in pauls Church yard. Hardbound in brushed leather with blind stamped decoration around front and rear cover edges and raised ribs on the spine, no lettering on the exterior. Spine split at edges but covers both secure by binding string and the text block is tight. there is a name written inside the front cover dated 1890 and a couple notations in hebrew in the margins but no marks to the text. Text is in english with hebrew text in margins. Book is very clean and actually very good for its age. 332 pages plus index. Full title: Moses and Aaron. Civil and Ecclesiastical, used by the ancient hebrews; observed and at large opened, for the clearing of many obscure texts throughout the whole scriptures. Herein likewise is showed what customs the hebrews borrowed from heathen people: and that many heathen customs, originally have been unwarrantable imitations of the Hebrews.…

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 12mo. Bound in contemporary vellum. Ink title to spine. Title and name impressed to spine head. Page ends speckled red. Good binding and cover. Library markings. Lacking engraved title page. Slight soiling to vellum. Foxing throughout.

Revised edition. 12mo. [iv], 270, [20] pp. Professionally rebound in leather backed feathered papered boards, gilt embossed lettering, very good copy. (76581).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. Contemporary calf, worn. Revised and corrected, the sixteenth edition. [6], 270, [20 (index) ] Few old ink marks, some stains, few edge tears to pages, some creasing. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 10thRebound lea. Civil and Ecclestiastical Rites as Used by the Ancient Hebrews. Rebound full leather with original text of 1671. Binding and cover intact, text secure. Three volumes in one. Volume One: Civil and Ecclesiastical Rites Volume Two: Atticae Libri Septem Volume Three: Romanae Historie Anthologia Leather binding has nicks and scratches, but totally intact. Photo provided upon request.…

Leather Hard Back. Condition: Fair/good. Very Good Slip Case. Title page + blank + iv pages + 279 pages + 18 page index + 2 pages of old manuscript notes (17th cent?). Full leather binding Fair, front well rubbed to corners/edge, a little to corner, minor split to spine, and contained/protected in a modern brown slipcase in very good condition. Contents mostly good, clean & tight, some minor marks, just a few underlines, just a few inscription & owners names, some corner tip folds, 2 blank pages rear with old manuscript notes (17th cent?). Originally written by Thomas Godwyn, headmaster of Abingdon School, published in 1614, and seems to have been enlarged by Francis Rous & Zachary Bogan. No author to title page, 2 page Preface? in Latin after title page ends with/by Tho. Godwyn. Main text is English with Greek & Latin words & phrases. Mostly about the life of the Romans, including marriage, customs, games, magistrates, punishment, clothing, military discipline, law etc. Thomas Godwyn,1587-1642 , was an English headmaster and scholar. Godwyn became the first fellow of the newly founded Pembroke College, Oxford (1624), became chaplain to the Bishop of Bath and Wells and rector of Brightwell, Berkshire (162642). In about 1614 he published Florilegium Phrasicon & Romanae Historiae Anthologia (an English treatise on Roman antiquities), both for use by Abingdon School. These were the only school text books on the subject for a century. In his preface to Roman Antiquities, Godwyn gives a picture of the difficulties of writing his book in the noisy surroundings of the school room. "If it fail to please, put it down to the whispered chatterings of the noisy boys amongst whom the work had its origin; but if approved ascribe it to the continuous questionings of the boys. Size: 14 x 18.5cm. Approx.…

Leather. Condition: Very Good. 13th Edition. Sound tight firm leather binding in excellent condition without loss. With tooled decoration. 374pp + index pages. Four raised bands. Godwyn was a voluminous writer, (chief master of Abingdon School 1608 - 25). First Editon 1614? of Romanae Historiae was one of only two school text books on the subject for a century.…

, decorative title page, dedication and address to reader (4), 277 pages, Index (22), title page to Moses & Aaron, Dedication (2), Arguement (4), 300 pages, indices (12), decorations to chapterheads etc. , New Revised Edition and Fourth Edition , boards detached, backstrip chipped at head and tail, corners scuffed, notes and label to front paste down, replacement front free endpaper torn, text clean and firmly held, poor condition , full brown calf, panelled with tooled decoration, 5 raised bands to spine with black title to white spine label Small Quarto ( 18 x 14.5 cm ) Hardback ISBN. …