[John Knox, author]. [David Buchanan, editor]. The Historie of the Reformation of the Church of Scotland... London: Printed by John Raworth, for George Thomason and Octavian Pullen, 1644. First edition of this version of Knox's earlier work as edited by Buchanan. Presentation copy, inscribed by the editor at the bottom of the title-page: "For the Earle of Lauderdale [?] from David Buchanan". Quarto. Approximately 12.25 x 8 inches. [lxxxiv], 460, 1-122 pages. Bound without leaf Eee (probably a blank - no apparent loss of content). Bound in modern half black morocco over marbled boards, spine lettered in gilt, new endleaves. Some rubbing and mild wear to binding, Title-page soiled, previous owner's signature at top of title-page, text generally thumbsoiled or dampstained. A very good copy.
Wing K738.