The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England, Begun in the Year 1641. With the precedent Passages, and Actions, that contributed thereunto, and the happy End, and Conclusion thereof by the King's blessed Restoration, and Return, upon 29th May, in the Year 1660. Three volumes bound in six.
Oxford: R. Mander, 1732. Later printing. Hardcover. 8vo, 3 volumes bound in 6 volumes, in a pleasant contemporary calf binding with raised bands. Vol 1 (vi), xxvii, 288, 10 (Bishop of Rochester's Vindication) 2 (advertisement), frontispiece portrait of the author & 28 engraved portraits. Vol 2; pp 289-710, frontis & 6 engraved plates. Vol 3: (12) 466 pp, frontis & 5 engraved plates, folding engraved view, 3 folding maps by Herman Moll. Vol 4; 467-753pp, frontis & 3 engraved portraits, folding engraved view. Vol 5; (18), 364pp, frontis & 10 engraved portraits. Vol 6; pp 365-773, (56) index. Frontis & 19 engraved portraits & 2 folding views. Total of 82 portraits, numbered. A little chipped at top and tail of spine, some hinges starting otherwise very good condition. This 1732 illustrated edition was a re-issue of the 1717 first edition. Both followed the 1702 first folio edition that was published in 3 volumes but did not include the portraits of the men of the day, which include Oliver Cromwell & John Lilburne, the Leveller. Item #15977
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