Evelyn, John Memoirs Illustrative of the Life and Writings of John Evelyn, Esq.F.R.S....Comprising His Diary, from the Year 1641 to 1705-6...to which issubjoined The Private Correspondence between King Charles I and HisSecretary of State, Sir Edward Nicholas... London: Printed for Henry Colburn, 1819 A man whose interests ranged from numismatics to gardening--he was also the author of the aboriculture classic Sylva, 1664 -- Evelyn (1620-1706) was educated at Balliol, Oxford, held a number of offices under Charles II, and was a founding memberand secretary of The Royal Society. His varied interests and activities, and his political participation in the events of the day, make his Diary of particular interest and importance Second Edition (and the "best quarto edition, " as per Lowndes). 2 vols., 4to. With eight engraved plates, two folding, and one folding chart. Contemporary blue straight grained turkey morocco with an outer border, t.eg.., rest uncut, pink moire endpapers. Minor foxing. With the bookplate Sarah Penny. In custom made blue cloth drop boxes. 1 Price: USD 2,500.00 other currencies   order no. 37801    inquire

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