A collection of English proverbs . digested into a convenient method for the speedy finding any one upon occasion; with short annotations. Whereunto are added local proverbs with their explications, old proverbial rhythmes, less known or exotick proverbial sentences, and Scottish proverbs. The second edition enlarged by the addition of many hundred English, and an appendix of Hebrew proverbs, with annotations and parallels.
John Ray (1627-1705)
Category
Books
Date
1678
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Chirk Castle, Wrexham
NT 3027616
Summary
Bibliographic description
[8], 414, [2] p. . 8vo. Christies, 21 June 2004, lot 511. With other works and part works in 47 volumes by Pope, Gay, Prior, Congreve and others. Provenance: Bookplate: 'Chirk Castle R. E. Myddelton' [i.e. Robert Edward Myddelton (1866-1949)]; crest armorial, signed and dated: W.P.B. 1914.. Binding: Contemporary reversed calf; covers detached, rubbed. Initials 'RMB' stamped in blind on upper board [probably Robert Myddelton Biddulph (1805-1872)].
Makers and roles
John Ray (1627-1705)