The history of the Royal-Society of London, . for the improving of natural knowledge. By Tho. Sprat.
Thomas Sprat (1635-1713) Bishop of Rochester
Category
Books
Date
1667
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3082279
Summary
Bibliographic description
[16],438,[2]p.,plates (some folding) . ill.., port.. . 4to.. Provenance: manuscript inscrition on title page [eighteenth-century]: Mr: Wicks [crossed through].. Binding: Seventeenth-century full calf; double gilt fillet to form a border; sewn onto five raised cords; spine gilt; red spine label [partially wanting]: [S]pra[t's] [Hi]st: of [the] Roy[al] [S]oc[iety]'.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
Thomas Sprat (1635-1713) Bishop of Rochester Abraham Cowley (1618-1667)