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Click here to see our other books! The Diary of Sir Henry Slingsby Rev. Daniel Parsons 1836 Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown et al : London 9" by 6" xxiii [2], 2-441pp SUMMARY The very scarce first edition of this work, combining the first publication of Slingsby's diary, with a reprint of his trial and further related papers. In a full calf binding, with unique brass edges. First Edition,Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage : £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this very scarce work. Sir Henry Slingsby was a Royalist who supported Charles I during the Civil War. After the defeat of the Royalists, he was arrested and charged with high treason. He was hung, drawn and quartered in 1658. Despite his controversial political views and actions, Slingsby was also known for his contributions to science and technology. He was a member of the Royal Society and made several important advances in the fields of chemistry and metallurgy, including the development of a new method for making gunpowder. This work, compiled by Daniel Parsons, combines Slingsby's own diary - here first published from the original manuscript - alongside a reprint of his trial, a tract he wrote shortly before his death while in the Tower of London, extracts from his family papers, and a genealogical memoir. With the inscription of A. Thompson to a front blank. An exceptionally bright copy of this very scarce work, bound with brass edges. CONDITION In a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to back strip and brass edges to boards. Minor rubbing to joints, with a small area of rubbing towards the tail of the front board. Inscription to a front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques