A TRUE AND FAMOUS RELATION OF WHAT PASSED FOR MANY YEARS BETWEEN DR. JOHN DEE (A MATHEMATICIAN OF GREAT FAME IN Q. ELIZABETH AND KING JAMES THEIR REIGNES) AND SOME SPIRITS: Tending (had it Succeeded) To a General Alteration of Most States and Kingdomes in the World. His Private Conferences with Rodolphe, Emperor of Germany, Stephen K. of Poland, and divers other Princes about it. The Particulars of his Cause, as it was agitated in the Emperor's Court; By the Pope's Intervention: His Banishment, and Restoration in Part. As Also, the Letters of Sundry Great Men and Princes to the said D. Dee. Out of The Original Copy, written with Dr. Dees own Hand: Kept in the Library of Sir Tho. Cotton, Kt. Baronet.

Published by Glasgow: The Antonine Publishing Co. Ltd./Portmeirion: The Golden Dragon Press, 1974.

  • Signed
  • Hardcover
  • Used
See all details
Heritage seller

Seller: Minster Gate Bookshop (est. 1970), YORK, United KingdomMinster Gate Bookshop (est. 1970)

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since November 23, 1999

Association member: PBFA

Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very good

US$ 480.50

US$ 24.66 shipping 
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

Limited edition, number 83 of 1000 copies, signed by publisher and printer, folio, pp.unpaginated Preface,448,46, two-tone grey and white cloth with leather labels to spine, gilt, b/w plates; light tobacco odour, light toning to edges and prelims, a very good copy indeed, with limitation bookplate to rear paste-down endpaper, in partially toned dust-jacket, chipped along upper edge of rear panel, and otherwise very good. Housed in patterned card slipcase, with wear to cloth at lower edge, and light wear to corners.

Seller Inventory # 41368

Bibliographic details

Title
A TRUE AND FAMOUS RELATION OF WHAT PASSED FOR MANY YEARS BETWEEN DR. JOHN DEE (A MATHEMATICIAN OF GREAT FAME IN Q. ELIZABETH AND KING JAMES THEIR REIGNES) AND SOME SPIRITS: Tending (had it Succeeded) To a General Alteration of Most States and Kingdomes in the World. His Private Conferences with Rodolphe, Emperor of Germany, Stephen K. of Poland, and divers other Princes about it. The Particulars of his Cause, as it was agitated in the Emperor's Court; By the Pope's Intervention: His Banishment, and Restoration in Part. As Also, the Letters of Sundry Great Men and Princes to the said D. Dee. Out of The Original Copy, written with Dr. Dees own Hand: Kept in the Library of Sir Tho. Cotton, Kt. Baronet.
Author
DEE, John. With a Preface by Meric. CASAUBON, D.D.
Publisher
Glasgow: The Antonine Publishing Co. Ltd./Portmeirion: The Golden Dragon Press, 1974.
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
Dust Jacket Included
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Binding
Hardcover
Seller catalogs
FOLKLORE & OCCULT, Occult

Minster Gate Bookshop (est. 1970)

YORK, United Kingdom

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since November 23, 1999

Association member:

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Item5 to 25 business days14 to 45 business days
First itemUS$ 24.66US$ 24.66
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Store description

Established in 1970, we are situated alongside the medieval precinct of York Minster, where our stock is contained over five floors of a Georgian town-house. We issue catalogues in our specialist areas and we are always happy to help with particular booksearch enquiries or to provide advice on any aspect of book-collecting. The shop is open 7 days 10.00am-5.30pm.

Specialty

Children's & Illustrated Books, Folklore, Arthurian Literature, English Literature, Art & Architecture

Association member

  • Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association
Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

DISCOVERY FINE ARTS

2 Waverley Street
York, United Kingdom YO31 7QZ