The memoires of Sir James Melvil of Hal-Hill: . containing an impartial account of the most remarkable affairs of state during the last age, not mention'd by other historians: more particularly relating to the Kingdoms of England and Scotland, under the reigns of Queen Elizabeth, Mary Queen of Scots, and King James. In all which transactions the author was personally and publickly concern'd. Now published from the original manuscript.
James Melville
Category
Books
Date
1683
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 3001233
Summary
Bibliographic description
[16],204,[28]p. . fol.. Identified in 1768 catalogue: J.3. Variant 2, with p. 26 & 31 misnumbered 31 & 26 respectively and p. 65 & 128 numbered correctly. Register: a-b4,B-2G4.. Provenance: Bookplate on front pastedown: Armorial, Grey and Booth quarterings impaling Cavendish-Bentinck: George Harry Grey, 5th earl of Stamford & 1st earl of Warrington (2nd cr.) (1737-1819).. Binding: Sprinkled calf; spine gilt; red spine label: 'Melvils memoires'.
Makers and roles
James Melville George Scott