Eveyln, John; Bray, William (Editor) Memoirs, Illustrative of the Life and Writings of John Evelyn, Esq. F. R. S., Author of the "Sylva," &c. &c. Comprising His Diary, from the Year 1641 to 1705-06, and a Selection of His Familiar Letters. To Which Is Subjoined, the Private Correspondence Between King Charles I and His Secretary of State, Sir Edward Nicholas, Whilst His Majesty Was in Scotland, 1641, and at Other Times During the Civil War; and Between Sir Edward Hyde, Afterwards Earl of Clarendon, and Sir Richard Browne, Ambassador to the Court of France, in the Time of King Charles I and the Usurpation. The Whole Now First Published, from the Original Mss. in Two Volumes

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Eveyln, John; Bray, William (Editor) : Memoirs, Illustrative of the Life and Writings of John Evelyn, Esq. F. R. S., Author of the "Sylva," &c. &c. Comprising His Diary, from the Year 1641 to 1705-06, and a Selection of His Familiar Letters. To Which Is Subjoined, the Private Correspondence Between King Charles I and His Secretary of State, Sir Edward Nicholas, Whilst His Majesty Was in Scotland, 1641, and at Other Times During the Civil War; and Between Sir Edward Hyde, Afterwards Earl of Clarendon, and Sir Richard Browne, Ambassador to the Court of France, in the Time of King Charles I and the Usurpation. The Whole Now First Published, from the Original Mss. in Two Volumes

Henry Colburn, London, England, 1819

Two-volume set, complete. Contemporary 3/4 leather with marbled boards. Each volume measures 9 1/2" x 12." Volume I: 671 pages, complete; eight black and white plates, complete. Volume II: 336 pages, complete; four black and white plates, complete. Beautiful volumes with impressed decorations and gilt lettering on spine. Both volumes have a former ownership bookplate with an illustrated coat of arms on front pastedown. Pages are very clean and intact. Spines somewhat sunned. Some scuffing to the corners. Covers are otherwise very clean and intact. Joints strong and not cracked. Binding is tight. This is the two-volume 2nd edition of John Evelyn's Diary. William Bray (1736-1812), an English antiquary, was the first to publish Evelyn's memoirs in 1818 and published the 2nd edition the following year in 1819. John Evelyn (1620-1706) was a notable English scholar, connoisseur, bibliophile, artist, and horticulturist whose diaries provide an in-depth look at 17th-century life in England. Evelyn documented most of his life and wrote about significant historical events of the time, his ideas of social, political, economic progress, scientific and technological advancements, and historical figures such as King Charles I and Oliver Cromwell. Evelyn was especially well-versed in horticulture and wrote Sylva, or a Discourse of Forest-Trees (1664), in which he promoted afforestation after witnessing the decimation of trees for use by the English navy and various industries. Postage billed at cost.. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover

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Eveyln, John; Bray, William (Editor) : Memoirs, Illustrative of the Life and Writings of John Evelyn, Esq. F. R. S., Author of the "Sylva," &c. &c. Comprising His Diary, from the Year 1641 to 1705-06, and a Selection of His Familiar Letters. To Which Is Subjoined, the Private Correspondence Between King Charles I and His Secretary of State, Sir Edward Nicholas, Whilst His Majesty Was in Scotland, 1641, and at Other Times During the Civil War; and Between Sir Edward Hyde, Afterwards Earl of Clarendon, and Sir Richard Browne, Ambassador to the Court of France, in the Time of King Charles I and the Usurpation. The Whole Now First Published, from the Original Mss. in Two Volumes is listed for sale on Bibliophile Bookbase by Barry Cassidy Rare Books.

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