A compleat collection of English proverbs; . also the most celebrated proverbs of the Scotch, Italian, French, Spanish, and other languages ... By ... J. Ray, ... To which is added, (written by the same author) A collection of English words not generally used, ...
John Ray (1627-1705)
Category
Books
Date
1742
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Ham House, Surrey
NT 3126899
Summary
Bibliographic description
viii,319,[1],150,[2]p. . 8vo.. Not indigenous. Loosely inserted: clipping from dealer's catalogue, unrelated to provenance. Provenance: Bequeathed to the National Trust by Norman Norris (1917-1991). Inscribed on pastedown in Norris's hand: Newnham Paddox 1/10 '46. [Newnham Paddox, Warwickshire, home of Feilding family, Earls of Denbigh] Loosely inserted: sheet of manuscript notes by Norris. Binding: Eighteenth-century full calf over boards; rebacked in sheep; red morocco spine label with title: 'Ray's Proverbs'; sewn on five raised bands.
Makers and roles
John Ray (1627-1705)