Spelman, John, Sir, 1594-1643, The life of Ælfred the Great , MDCCIX [1709]
- Title(s):
The life of Ælfred the Great / by Sir John Spelman Kt. ; from the original manuscript in the Bodleian Library ; with considerable additions, and several historial remarks by the publisher Thomas Hearne, M.A..
- Additional Title(s):
Life of Alfred the Great
- Published/Created:
- Oxford : Printed at the Theater for Maurice Atkins at the Golden-Ball in St. Paul's Church-Yard, Lond., MDCCIX [1709]
- Physical Description:
- [6], 238, [10] p., [1] leaf of plates : port. ; 20 cm.
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsDA153 .S64 1709Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon CollectionView by request in the Study Room [Request]
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- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/9714862
- Classification:
- Books
- Notes:
- Frontispiece and title page vignette engraved by M. (Michael) Burghers.
"Imprimatur, Guil. Lancaster, Vic-Can. Oxon. March 5, 1709."--Verso of title page.
English short title catalogue, T147373
Includes index.
Addenda & emendanda: p. [9] at end.
BAC: British Art Center copy bound in Cambridge-style calf. Armorial bookplate: Hursley. - Subject Terms:
- Alfred, King of England, 849-899.Anglo-Saxons -- England -- Wessex -- Kings and rulers -- Biography.Atkins, Maurice -- Printer.Great Britain -- History -- Alfred, 871-899.Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography -- Early works to 1800.Hearne, Thomas -- Publisher.Hursley -- Bookplate.
- Form/Genre:
- Armorial bookplates (Provenance)
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