A collection of curious travels and voyages. . In two parts. The first containing Dr. Leonhart Rauwolff's itinerary into the eastern countries; ... Translated ... by Nicholas Staphorst. The second taking in many parts of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt, ... Publish'd by Mr. John Ray.
John Ray (1627-1705)
Category
Books
Date
1705
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Ham House, Surrey
NT 3126435
Summary
Bibliographic description
[24],328,55,58-186p. . ill.. . 8vo.. Not indigenous. Loosely inserted: clippings from dealer's catalogues, unrelated to provenance. Provenance: Eighteenth-century armorial bookplate lettered Henry Poley of Badley in Com. Suff. Esqr. 1703. (Franks 23764 or *254 (another impression)) [i.e. Henry Poley (1654-1707) of Badley, Suffolk, M.P. for Eye and Ipswich]. Bequeathed to the National Trust by Norman Norris (1917-1991). Inscribed on pastedown in Norris's hand: Colne Park Library 1940. H. [i.e. Hodgson's] 18/1 40 Lot 344 5/=.. Binding: Eighteenth-century panelled calf over boards; red morocco spine label with title "Collection of travels"; sewn on five raised bands.
Makers and roles
John Ray (1627-1705)