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(Savile, Sir Henry, ed.:) William of Malmesbury; Henry of Huntingdon; Roger of Hoveden; Ethelweard; Ingulph of Croyland: - Rerum anglicarum scriptores post Bedam praecipui, ex vetustissimis codicibus manuscriptis nunc primum in lucem editi.
Londini [London]: Excudebant G. Bishop, R. Nuberie & R. Barker 1596. First edition. Folio, ff. [ii], 520, [xxx]. Numerous errors in foliation as usual. Tables at rear. Printer's divide to title-page, architectural border to general title (McKerrow 300) and section title-pages, ornate head- and tail-pieces, historiated initials, woodcut illustration to f.316 recto. Occasional annotations in an old, neat hand. Title- and next page a little creased and repaired with paper strip at fore-edge, small round wormhole to fore-edge margin from about half way through, a bit dusty, sporadic light dampstaining, some leaves slightly toned, a few wax spots, tiny scorch hole to f.39 affecting a couple of letters. Contemporary very dark brown calf recently neatly rebacked with brown gilt spine label, boards chipped and worn, small area of calf lost at fore-edge, corners frayed, very good. To front pastedown, large armorial bookplate with the motto 'Je Veux de Bonne Guerre', likely that of Paul Beilby [Thompson later Lawley-Thompson], 1st Baron Wenlock (1784-1852). To ffep verso, modern bookplate of the eminent medieval historian Richard Barber. To title-page, an ownership inscription in an old hand with the surname partially obscured, possibly Thos. Wilson. First edition of this collection of English historical writings after Bede, by Sir Henry Savile (1549-1622), Greek tutor to Elizabeth I and later advisor on the Authorised Version of the Bible. ESTC S121919; STC 21783.
GBP 1000.00 [Appr.: EURO 1174.5 US$ 1273.98 | JP¥ 200420] Booknumber: 54535
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GBP 1000.00 [Appr.: EURO 1174.5 US$ 1273.98 | JP¥ 200420] Booknumber: 54535
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