Fl.7.14(10)
Mr. William Lilly's history of his life and times, from the year 1602, to 1681. Written by himself in the 66th year of his age, to his worthy friend Elias Ashmole, Esq: Published from the original manuscript. Containing, among many curious particulars, I. An account of Dr. Forman, Dr. Napier, Dr. Booker. Dr. Dee, Kelly, and all other astrologers and conjurors; his cotemporaries, unsolding the mysteries of the black art viz. Incantations, raising of spirits, &c. II. The tryal of Isaac Antrobus, parson of egremond, before Sir arbottle grimston, master of the rolls, for baptizing a cock by the name of Peter, and committing adultery with a woman and her daughter, III. A discovery of several private transactions relating to Oliver Cromwell's management, during the time of the civil wars; more especially that grand secret, who the person was that cut off King Charles's head IV. Mr. Lilly's examination before the Parliament concerning the fire of London; with some memorable occurrences that happened after the restauration of King Charles II.
London : Printed for J. Roberts in Warwick-Lane., 1715.
[4], 116 p. ; 16 cm. (12mo)
ESTC, T170084
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731.
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
18th century; inboard binding; sewn; paper boards; tight spine with four raised bands; quarter cover of tanned calf with marbled paper sides; endbands; endleaves; cut red and brown sprinkled edges.
Bound in a volume of pamphlets.
Previously: Dn.7.14.
Ms. contents list on flyleaf: "In this volume are ...".
World history Early works to 1800.
Roberts, James, 1668 or 9 - 1754 publisher.
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
England London.
B41838