Shelfmark
Gd.7.05
Author
Title
Restitution of decayed intelligence, in antiquities. Concerning the most noble; and renowned English nation. By the study, and travel of R.U. Dedicated unto the Kings most excellent Majesty..
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : Printed by T. Newcomb for Josuah Kirton, at the King's Arms in St. Paul's Church-yard., 1653..
Physical description
[24], 24, 27-264, [10] p. : ill. (metalcuts) ; 17 cm. (8vo)
Note
R.U. = Richard Verstegan.
Note
With title-page vignette.
Note
Head-pieces and initials; printed marginalia.
Note
Includes index.
Note
Signatures: A-S⁸ T⁴.
Citation/references note
ESTC, R10115
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), V269
Provenance
Book label of John Reynolds on front pastedown, recording donation to Eton College in 1751.
Binding
Contemporary sprinkled calf; boards have double-blind-fillet border frames, with additional vertical line close to spine; four raised bands; spine label wanting, with blind impression of title visible: "Verst Antiq"; single gold fillet to board edges; text block edges sprinkled red.
Copy-specific note
Marginal ms. annotations throughout in contemporary hand.
Copy-specific note
Previous shelfmark: Fk.6.21.
Subject
English language Old English, ca. 450-1100 Early works to 1800.
Subject
Great Britain History Anglo Saxon period, 449-1066.
Added entry--name
Newcomb, Thomas, ? - d. 1681 or 2 printer.
Added entry--name
Kirton, Joshua publisher.
Added entry--name
Reynolds, John, 1671 - 1758 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B47963