The History of the Reigns of Henry the Seventh, Henry the Eighth, Edward the Sixth, and Queen Mary
by Francis Bacon & Francis Godwin
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London: Printed by W.G. for R. Scot, T. Baffet, J. Wright, R. Chiswell and J. Edwyn, 1676. First. Very Good. Bacon first published his life of Henry VII in 1622 That work was included in this edition, which added the lives of the subsequent three monarchs, all written by Francis Godwin This is the first edition of the expanded work
4 parts in one, engraved author's portrait, pages ruled in black, light browning and scattered spotting, bookplate of Henry Seymour and signature of Sir William Portman, contemporary speckled calf, marbled edges, corners rubbed and scuffed, hinges started, [ESTC R19; Wing (CD-ROM, 1996); B300; Gibson, 121], folio,
There were multiple Henry Seymour's from the date of publication and for many years afterwards
From the Library of Sir William Portman (1643-1690), English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1661 and 1690 138 & 201 pp.
4 parts in one, engraved author's portrait, pages ruled in black, light browning and scattered spotting, bookplate of Henry Seymour and signature of Sir William Portman, contemporary speckled calf, marbled edges, corners rubbed and scuffed, hinges started, [ESTC R19; Wing (CD-ROM, 1996); B300; Gibson, 121], folio,
There were multiple Henry Seymour's from the date of publication and for many years afterwards
From the Library of Sir William Portman (1643-1690), English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1661 and 1690 138 & 201 pp.
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- Stanley Louis Remarkable Books (IOBA) (US)
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- Title
- The History of the Reigns of Henry the Seventh, Henry the Eighth, Edward the Sixth, and Queen Mary
- Author
- Francis Bacon & Francis Godwin
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Publisher
- Printed by W.G. for R. Scot, T. Baffet, J. Wright, R. Chiswell and J. Edwyn
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1676
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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