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Title:Fabyan’s Chronicle Robert Fabyan 1533 Old English Leather Bound Book
Description:Handsome leather bound hardcover book of Fabyans Chronicle by Robert Fabyan and printed by William Rastell in 1533. This book features a hand written cover page and an extensive handwritten section at the end of the book but the story itself is on printed pages. Also featured in this book are extensive margin notes and scribbles.This book comes from a collection of 22 vellum and leather bound ecclesiastic themed books, most appearing to be protestant as opposed to catholic or eastern orthodox, listed in lots and separately from the collection of Dr. George Lawrence Scherger.
Author Name:Robert Fabyan
Illustrator Name:N/A
Publisher (include City):William Rastell, London
Date of Publication:1533
Size of Book:12in x 8.5in x 2.5in
Number of Pages:236
Condition of Cover and Pages, any Discoloration Of Binding and/or Spine:Staining and foxing to the pages, some wear to the covers and some insect damage. Book has undergone extensive restoration having been rebound, pieces added, pages cleaned and trimmed to fit the new covers.
Provenance:Dr. George Lawrence Scherger born 10/21/1875, died 3/31/1941. Indiana University, University of Leipzig, University of Berlin, Cornell University PhD 1899. 3rd president of Columbia College in Chicago 1927-1929. Professor of history, Armour Institute of Technology (now the Illinois Institute of Technology). Minister, musician, writer, historian, educator and author of the evolution of modern liberty. The pallbearers at his funeral were Illinois governor Dwight H. Green, Chicago mayor Edward joseph Kelly, US senator Wayland Brooks and Oscar Mayer.
Estimated weight of piece:5.81lbs
Estimated weight of package:7lbs
Estimated size of package:14in x 12in x 8in
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