Memoirs : illustrative of the life and writings of John Evelyn, Esq. F.R.S. author of the "Sylva," &c. &c. comprising his diary, from the year 1641 to 1705-6, and a selection of his familiar letters. To which is subjoined, the private correspondence between King Charles I. and his Secretary of State, Sir Edward Nicholas, whilst His Majesty was in Scotland, 1641, and at other times during the Civil War ; also between Sir Edward Hyde, afterwards Earl of Clarendon, and Sir Richard Browne, Ambassador to the Court of France, in the time of King Charles I. and the usurpation. The whole now first published, from the original Mss. In two volumes. / edited by William Bray, Esq. Fellow and Treasurer of the Society of Antiquaries of London. .

Evelyn, John ; William Bray edited

Published by Henry Colburn 1818, London, 1818

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First edition. 2 volumes, with volume 2 in two parts. pp. xxiii., 620; viii., 332 & 336 illustrated with map and portrait frontispieces to each part. Publisher's cloth binding is worn with damaged spines and volume 2 has an almost detached board. Foxed pages otherwise a good pair. This is a heavy set and may require additional postage if being shipped outside of Europe. 4to. Seller Inventory # 30863

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Title: Memoirs : illustrative of the life and ...

Publisher: Henry Colburn 1818, London

Publication Date: 1818

Binding: Publisher's Cloth

Condition: Good

Edition: First Edition.