1664 The Fourth Part of a Brief Register Kalender Parliamentary Writs W Prynne

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Fourth Part of a Brief Register Kalender and Survey of the Several Kinds Forms of Parliamentary Writs William Prynne 1664 T Ratcliffe; George Thomason : London 8" by 6" [30], 1-1220, [28]pp SUMMARY A very scarce copy of William Prynne's analysis of the Parliamentary Writs of 1664. Being the fourth volume of this series he created. The first edition of this volume. First Edition,Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION ESTC reference no: 14784. Complete with final errata leaf. With the dedication to the Earl of Clarendon. Prynne published his first 'brief register' in 1559, before issuing two more parts in 1660 and 1662. This is the fourth part. William Prynne was a lawyer, author, polemicist and political figure. He was an opponent of William Laud's church policy. At the time of writing this work, Prynne was an Erastian, arguing for state control over religious matters. He was a proponent of punitive and financial measures and wished to disband the army. All of these writs have been collected and illustrated with useful annotations and observations for 'the information, benefit of the present age and posterity'. Prior owner's inscription to the front pastedown, 'Giles Shaw'. Written to the front pastedown is 'It is said nearly all the copies of this the 4th vol perished in the Great Fire of London'. CONDITION In a near contemporary calf binding. Rebacked, with the original boards preserved. Externally, very smart, with light rubbing to the boards. Prior owner's inscription to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with occasional scattered spots to pages. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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