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 1705-6, 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; also between Sir Edward Hyde, afterwards earl of Clarendon, and Sir Richard Browne, ambassador to the court of France, .... The whole now first published, from the original MSS. In two volumes. Edited by William Bray, Esq. ...
John Evelyn (1620-1706)
Category
Books
Date
1818
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 3022378
Summary
Bibliographic description
2v., plates . ports.. . 4to. Identified in 1768 catalogue: [added in a later hand, no shelf mark]. Imperfect: wanting both half-titles.. Provenance: Bookplate on front pastedown: Armorial, Grey and Booth quarterings, surmounted by an earl's coronet [i.e.: George Harry Grey, 6th earl of Stamford (1765-1845), after assumption of earldom in 1819].. Binding: Tree calf, gilt rolled, ruled and tooled; spines gilt; edges marbled
Makers and roles
John Evelyn (1620-1706) King Charles I (1600-1649) William Bray (1736-1832) Sir Richard Browne (1605-1683) Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon (1609-1674) Sir Edward Nicholas (1593-1669)