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17841665570S. Hooper 1784. Print. Near Fine. Matted and ready for framing. Faint traces of foxing to plan. 1784 Print. Two prints single matted mat measures 11 3/4 x 18. The first print is a view of Castor Hall and the adjacent Caister Castle in ruins save the tower. The second print entitled 'Fostolf or Caster Castle Norfolk' shows a birds'-eye view plan labeled by section. This structure was originally built by the nobleman who inspired Shakespeare's character Falstaff Sir John Fastolf. A great deal of damage occurred during its siege by the Duke of Norfolk in 1469 from which it never recovered. S. Hooper unknown books
1722241London: Printed by J. Bettenham for Charles Rivington 1722. Seventh edition Rationale Second edition Lives. Leather Bound. Very Good. 5 x 7 1/2 inches. 8vo. Engraved frontispiece combined title page in red and black 5 leaf preface title page Lives 1 leaf contents ccx 12 page index title Rationale 4 leaves preface and contents 317 numbered pages including two additional separate titles for included works 11 page table and index. A few spots and closed tear to title page otherwise generally very clean. Bound in full paneled calf which is bumped and rubbed. Both hinges professionally repaired with Japanese tissue spine with five raised and gilt bands and chipping losses to head and tail. ESTCT130846. A very good copy of this early description of the compilation of the English BCP biographies of the compilers and commentary on the BCP. Sparrow 1612-1685 was an English Anglican priest and bishop of Norwich and Exeter. He was also an adherent of "Laudianism" an early seventeenth-century reform movement within the Church of England promulgated by Archbishop William Laud and his supporters which rejected the predestination upheld by the previously dominant Calvinism in favor of free will. It is probably best known for its impact on the Anglican High Church movement and its emphasis on liturgical ceremony and clerical hierarchy. Printed by J. Bettenham, for Charles Rivington unknown
1734161720London: Printed for W. Mears at the lamb on Ludgate Hill and Olive Payne at Horaces Head in Round Court in the Strand 1734. In-16 gr. mm. 192x160 piena pelle coeva decorazioni oro impresse ai piatti decorazioni e titolo oro al dorso a cordoni tagli dorati pp. 14 376 con una bella carta illustrata dellItalia ripiegata.Buon esemplare. Printed for W. Mears, at the lamb on Ludgate Hill, and Olive Payne at Horaces Head in Round Court in the Strand, unknown
17228417London: Printed by J. Bettenham for Charles Rivington 1722. 7th. full morocco. Very good. 8vo. 3 parts in 1 as published each part with a title page the main title printed red & black. Illus. with a copper engraved frontispiece depicting & naming the 13 compilers. Cont. gilt tooled paneled red morocco a bit rubbed & tips worn. Rebacked some time ago in reddish calf with brown morocco spine label. A.e.g. Ownership signatures on title and front pastedown and 2 neat gift inscriptions on front free endpaper. Title page lightly soiled. Printed by J. Bettenham, for Charles Rivington unknown books
1734164821London: W. Mears 1734. First Edition Thus . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Title continues: ". Containing a particular Account of all the Battles Sieges &c. Likewise a true Relation of the most secret Intrigues and Negotiations of the Courts of France Spain Germany and Savoy. Interpreted With Variety of entertaining Amours and original Letters of the several Princes concerned. Also The Political Intrigues of the late King of Sardinia containing an Account of the ill treatment of Mr. Phelippeaux the French Ambassador at the Court of Turin contrary to the Law of Nations. Translated from the Original French of Count Bonneval now in great Esteem at the Court of the Grand-Seignior By J. Sparrow Gent. With a correct Map explaining the Seat of the Last and Present War in Italy." 13 376pp; 1 folding map "Italy divided into Its Principal States" in excellent condition. Re-bound in modern brown Buckram with gilt dec. and spine titles. A very nice copy. <br/> <br/> W. Mears hardcover
1734Embry 184588W. Mears London: 1734. Early printing. Text block near fine with light offsetting and very little foxing. Folding map present and bright. Previous owners brief comments in pencil and old ink to front pastedown. Boards very good with overall rubbing and wear but tight and square. Boards now in protective custom cut mylar cover. B&W maps. Contemporary brown leather with early spine replacement. Spine has raised bands maroon label and gilt tooling. W. Mears, London: 1734. Early printing. hardcover books
1722262London: Printed by J. Bettenham for Charles Rivington 1722. sixth edition Rationale and first edition Lives. Leather Bound. Very Good. 5 x 7 1/2 inches. 8vo. Engraved frontispiece combined title page in red and black 4 leaf preface title page Lives 1 leaf contents cxc 13 page index advertisement title page Rationale 2 leaves preface and contents 317 numbered pages including two additional separate titles for included works 15 page table and index. Pages very clean and bright with two worm tracks approx. 1/2 inch each through pages preceding A3 in the Preface then 3 holes diminishing to 1 through the course of the book located at the foremargin sometimes affecting the text worming also at end mostly to indices. Speckled rouging to edges. Bound in full brown calf. Both boards with gilt border and leaf motifs at corners which are bumped. Hinges starting at top and bottom but holding firm. Spine with five raised bands and extensive gilt decoration to five compartments and red spine label with title and small loss now reading "Sparro Rationa". Small loss at tail of spine. On reverse of title page is Armorial bookplate of Charles Maynard viscount Maynard baron Maynard of Much Easton and baronet. ESTCT140951. The Maynard family is in the list of those who came to England with William the Conqueror and has a long and colorful history in English religious politics including: John Maynard one of the thirty-nine members of parliament who absented themselves rather than receive the pope's authority during the reign of Queen Mary; Sir John Maynard who was expelled from the House of Commons and imprisoned at the Tower of London due to his attachment to the Presbyterian party in 1647; William his grandfather the second Lord Maynard and comptroller of the household to King Charles II in 1672 and King James II. Charles sixth lord Maynard was by King George III created baron Maynard of Much Easton and viscount Maynard of Essex baronet. Upon the death of Charles first lord viscount Maynard the title descended to the former owner of this book and the titles of baron Maynard of Little Easton in the kingdom of Great Britain and baron Maynard of Wicklow in the kingdom of Ireland became extinct. Charles had two brothers: William who was killed in the American Revolution and Henry who embraced the profession of the church. GenUKI Peerage records Printed by J. Bettenham for Charles Rivington unknown
1774623261774. Annapolis: Printed by Ann Catherine Green 1774. Annapolis: Printed by Ann Catherine Green 1774. Copy of the First American Treatise on Wills that Belonged to an Important Early Illinois Statesman Vallette Elie. Sparrow Thomas 1746-1780 Engraver. The Deputy Commissary's Guide Within the Province of Maryland Together with Plain and Sufficient Directions for Testators to Form and Executors to Form Their Wills and Testaments For Administrators to Compleat Their Administrations And for Every Person Any Way Concerned in Deceased Person's Estates To Proceed Therein with Safety to Themselves and Others. Annapolis: Printed by Ann Catherine Green and Son 1774. ii iv 248 12 pp. Copperplate title page and table of descents. Octavo 7-3/4" x 5". Contemporary sheep re-backed in calf retaining original lettering piece endpapers renewed. Light rubbing to boards corners bumped and lightly worn. Moderate toning to text somewhat darker in places occasional dampstaining mostly to margins. Early owner signature of Ninian Edwards to front endleaf and margin of p.50 interior otherwise clean. $1500. The first original American legal guide it is also the first American book on the law of wills. Dedicated to Maryland Governor Robert Eden it was printed by Dutch immigrant Ann Catherine Hoof Green wife of Jonas Green who inherited his bankruptcy debt along with his shop and she succeeded as public printer of Maryland from 1767 to 1775. The engraved title page the only one issued from a colonial Maryland press and the plate is considered to be the finest work of of Thomas Sparrow the only engraver south of the Mason-Dixon Line prior to 1775. Vallette was registrar of the Prerogative Office of Maryland Province. Originally from Maryland Edwards 1775-1833 was an important early Illinois statesman and political leader. He was the only governor of the Illinois Territory from 1809 to 1818 one of the first two United States Senators from Illinois from 1818 to 1824 and the third Governor of that state from 1826 to 1830. Wroth Maryland Imprints 338. Wroth The Colonial Printer in America 290. Cohen Bibliography of Early American Law 4632. unknown books
