Title: The Lives of the III Normans, Kings of England: William the First. William the Second. Henrie the First.
Author: H[ayward], J[ohn]
Description: [viii], 32, 41-314. (Small 4to) 7¼x5¼, later half calf and marbled boards, spine gilt, morocco spine labels. First Edition.In 1599 Hayward had offended Queen Elizabeth by dedicating one of his histories to Essex, and was imprisoned by her. The present work was written at the request of King James the First's son, Prince Henry. Pages 33-40 skipped in pagination but text complete. STC 13000.
Heading: zzcPlace Published: London
Publisher: R. B[arker]
Date Published: 1613
Author: H[ayward], J[ohn]
Description: [viii], 32, 41-314. (Small 4to) 7¼x5¼, later half calf and marbled boards, spine gilt, morocco spine labels. First Edition.In 1599 Hayward had offended Queen Elizabeth by dedicating one of his histories to Essex, and was imprisoned by her. The present work was written at the request of King James the First's son, Prince Henry. Pages 33-40 skipped in pagination but text complete. STC 13000.
Heading: zzcPlace Published: London
Publisher: R. B[arker]
Date Published: 1613
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Front joint and hinge cracked, edges worn; light foxing; else very good.
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Americana - Exploration - Natural History
1:00 PM PT - Jul 24th, 2008
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