Spelman Roger (7 results)

Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 288pp., xi. Stated: "Published 1993" with no printings or number line cited. Glossy black and khaki wrappers with title lettering in black over khaki at top right front cover, subtitle lettering in smaller black letters over khaki at right middle front cover, editor name at lower right front cover; column of black down left side front cover for names of contributors in white over black. Remainder mark across bottom edge, else Flawless, Unread copy. (No previous owner names.).

Magazine. Condition: Very Good. Vintage Article, very good condition, slightly discolored from age; approx 9 x 12; 8 pages; Includes many illustrations.

Magazine. Condition: Very Good. Vintage Article, very good condition, slightly discolored from age; approx 9 x 12; 11 pages; Includes many illustrations.

Full Leather. Condition: Good. Two works in one volume. Full leather with designs tooled on the covers and raised bands with a red title slip in one compartment. ix, 292 pp.; 40 pp. Separations along the spine edges and cracking inside both covers but all the cords holding firm, very small bookplate with just a number on it, large bookplate upside down inside the rear cover of Francis Eyre Esq. of Warkworth Castle in Northamptonshire in the U.K., previous owner's name in ink, foxing, otherwise internals nice.

Condition: Good. First Edition. A potent and influential treatise detailing the divine misfortunes visited upon those who seized Church property during the English Reformation. This 1698 edition, published for the 'terror of evil doers', traces a lineage of disaster from antiquity to the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII. This copy bears the armorial bookplate of Charles James Blomfield, the influential 19th-century Bishop of London, adding significant ecclesiastical provenance. KEY FEATURES +++ Content: Includes both Spelman's 'History and Fate of Sacrilege' and Roger Twisden's 'Beginners of a Monastick Life'. +++ Provenance: Armorial bookplate of Charles James Blomfield, D.D. (1786-1857), Bishop of London and primary architect of the Church Commissioners. +++ Binding: Full period leather; boards reattached with new leather spine and gilt-lettered labels. +++ Historical Utility: A primary source for the 'curse of the abbey lands' folklore that permeated English landed gentry for centuries. +++ Imprint: London: Printed for John Hartley, 1698. (ESTC R232843 / Wing S4927). +++ Specs: 12mo; 7.25 inches tall / [10], 292; [2], 3-40 pages. Complete. CONDITION: Good -- Period leather boards show moderate shelf wear and rounded corners; professional restoration with boards reattached and a new spine. Text is clean with light, even toning and occasional minor handling marks. K2 signature slightly pulled but secure. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE -- Sir Henry Spelman was the preeminent antiquary of his age, a man who viewed the legal history of the Church through a lens of deep spiritual consequence. 'History and Fate of Sacrilege' was his most controversial work; it argued that the poverty and domestic tragedies of the English nobility were direct 'divine punishments' for the theft of monastic lands. Written in 1632 but suppressed for decades due to its political volatility, its 1698 publication served as a stark warning to the Williamite era. This specific copy's association with Bishop Charles James Blomfield is noteworthy. Blomfield was the most powerful prelate of the Victorian era, overseeing the redistribution of Church wealth-a modern institutionalization of the very rights Spelman sought to defend through antiquity. Having this work in his library suggests a scholarly engagement with the historical 'debt' of the Church of England. SUBJECTS: Ecclesiastical Law, Church of England, Monasticism, English Reformation, Henry VIII, Divine Retribution, Folklore of the Gentry, Association Copy, Antiquarian Theology, Early English Printing.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1698 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 466 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 466 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1698. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 466, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 466 466.