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Memoirs, Illustrative of the Life and Writings of John Evelyn Author: William Bray, Editor Title: Memoirs, Illustrative of the Life and Writings of John Evelyn Publication: London: Printed for Henry Colburn, 1819 Edition: Second Edition Description: 671,341,336. William Bray was an English antiquary, best known as co-author of a county history of Surrey The full title of this set offers more information on the content of this work: "Memoirs, Illustrative of the Life and Writings of John Evelyn, Esq FRS 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 title and volume number is emblazoned in gilt letters on the spine of each volume in this complete 2 volume leatherbound set Both hinges on both volumes are weak and partially torn The binding is otherwise solid and intact There are some moderate indications of age and shelf wear on the boards The pages show some light wrinkling of the end papers and age toning of text, particularly on margins, though the text and illustrations remain clear and legible throughout both books Inside the front covers are the bookplates of Sir John Rolt and Edward M Crane Sir John Rolt PC QC (1804 â€"1871) was an English lawyer, Conservative politician and judge who served as Attorney General under Lord Derby Edward M Crane , who died in 1964, was a long-time President of the publisher, D Van Nostrand Co 671,341,336 pp. Very Good. Seller ID: AA724 Baykorp Books Selling quality books and related items at reasonable prices. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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