A Restitution of Decayed Intelligence in Antiquities Concerning the Most Noble and Renowned English Nation. By the Study and Travel of R.V.

Published by Samuel Mearne, John Martyn and Henry Herringman, London, 1673

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Seller: Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books, Toronto, ON, CanadaAlexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books

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Edition : 6th and last edition. , Expertly rebacked keeping the original full calf boards with blind rules and floral design corners. Five raised bands in six compartments with tooled gilt lettering on 2. , Born in London but of Dutch parentage, Verstegen (born Richard Rowlands) specialized early in English history and the study of Anglo-Saxon. Rowland?s other workds were published under the name or initials of Richard Verstegen. The most interesting of them was Restitution of Decaued Intelligence in Antiquities concerning the English Nation, Antwerp 1605, 4to, reprinted inLondon, 1673, 8vo; in this work, dedicated to James I, Verstegen protests his English birth, He gives a summary of the early invations of Great Britain, the formation of its languages, surnames, and other matter,s and exhibits his knowledge of Anglo-Saxon? (DNB), Illustrated with some black&white plates, P. Title , Blank, Dedication (2), Dedication (8), Advertistment (9), Contents (2) , 1-374, Index (16). Title page restored and layed down on acid free tissue paper.2nd leave with marginal reinforcements. Leave (39 & 40) provided in a fine 17th century manuscript . Otherwise a very good copy.…

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Title
A Restitution of Decayed Intelligence in Antiquities Concerning the Most Noble and Renowned English Nation. By the Study and Travel of R.V.
Author
Richard Verstegan
Publisher
Samuel Mearne, John Martyn and Henry Herringman, London
Publication year
1673
Binding
Hardcover

Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books

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Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books are specialist dealers in 15th to 19th century Prints, Maps and Books. The gallery is able to offer one of the largest selections of Prints and Maps available in North America. The business was founded in 1982 and has supplied Prints, Maps and Books to many private and public art collectors. It strives to present a friendly and helpful atmosphere to both expert and amateur collectors. The shop has grown considerably since its humble beginnings to an internationally respected firm. We exhibit at major map & book fairs in North America and Europe and are happy to organize presentations of materials for corporations, interior designers and individuals. We are always interested in purchasing collections or individual items of quality. Catalogues and lists are issued periodically and we would be delighted to have details of customers’ specific interests, so we can contact them when examples come into stock.…

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Voyages and Travels, Social Sciences and Philosophy, Natural History, Military, Literature, Illustrated and Plate Books, Early Printed Books, Atlases and Maps, Architectural, Americana and Canadiana

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