Published by London: Felix Kyngston, 1611
Seller: Stephen Butler Rare Books & Manuscripts, London, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. CLEAVER, Robert. A Plaine and Familiar Exposition of the First and Second Chapters of the Proverbs of Salomon London: by T.S. for Thomas Man, 1614 4to (180 x 135 mm). Modern dark sprinkled morocco, blind ruled covers, raised bands and gilt morocco title to spine in fine condition; closely trimmed on upper edge without textual loss, tp soiled and worn, tape reinforcement to fore edge, ink inscriptions, ornamental initials and headpieces, light staining throughout, last gathering browned. [together with] DOD, John. A Plaine and Familiar Exposition of the Ninth and Tenth Chapter of the Proverbs of Salomon At London: imprinted by Felix Kyngston, for Thomas Man, 1612. 4to (180 x 135 mm). Modern dark sprinkled morocco, blind ruled covers, raised bands and gilt morocco title to spine in fine condition; lacking first blank, some damp staining and minor soiling, ink inscriptions, ornamental initials and headpieces. [together with] DOD, John. A Plaine and Familiar Exposition of the Eleventh and Twelfth Chapter of the Proverbs of Salomon London : Printed by William Hall, for Thomas Man, 1612 4to (180 x 135 mm). Modern dark sprinkled morocco, blind ruled covers, raised bands and gilt morocco title to spine in fine condition; lacking first blank, ornamental initials and headpieces, tear to M3, light staining and soiling, ink inscriptions, some creasing [together with] DOD, John. A Plaine and Familiar Exposition of the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Chapter of the Proverbs of Salomon At London : Imprinted by T. C[reede] for Roger Iackson, 1615. 4to (180 x 135 mm). Modern dark sprinkled morocco, blind ruled covers, raised bands and gilt morocco title to spine in fine condition; tp restored, trimmed and browned, ink inscriptions, ornamental initials and headpieces, I1 upper right corner torn with some loss, lacking final blank, light marginal staining. [together with] DOD, John. A Plaine and Familiar Exposition of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth, and Seventeenth Chapters of the Proverbs of Salomon London: printed by Felix Kingston for Thomas Man, 1611. 4to (180 x 135 mm). Modern dark sprinkled morocco, blind ruled covers, raised bands and gilt morocco title to spine in fine condition; contemporary ink inscriptions, ornamental initials and headpieces, light marginal staining, V1 corner tear, lacking final blank. [together with] DOD, John. A Plaine and Familiar Exposition of the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Twentieth Chapters of the Proverbs of Salomon London: Printed for Roger Iackson, 1611. 4to (180 x 135 mm). Modern dark sprinkled morocco, blind ruled covers, raised bands and gilt morocco title to spine in fine condition; ornamental initials and headpieces, lacking first and last blank, ink inscriptions, some discolouration, light marginal staining in last gathering, a very clean and crisp copy. [together with] DOD, John. Bathshebaes Instrvctions to Her Sonne Lemvel: Containing a Fruitfull and Plaine Exposition of the Last Chapter of the Proverbs. Printed at London: By Iohn Beale, for Roger Iackson, 1614. 4to (180 x 135 mm). Modern dark sprinkled morocco, blind ruled covers, raised bands and gilt morocco title to spine in fine condition; ink inscriptions, lacking first blank, A4, and a4, and last gathering (provided in facsimile), tear to gutter of a2, minor soiling, a clean and crisp copy.
Published by At London : imprinted by Felix Kyngston, for Thomas Man,, 1608
Seller: Stephen Butler Rare Books & Manuscripts, London, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A uniform set of 5 separately published works on Proverbs by John Dod and Robert Cleaver printed between 1608 and 1612 in mixed editions. This comprises most of the chapters which were expounded by this renowned pair of Puritan preachers with the exception of the first and second chapters. There was also an additional work called Bathshebas instructions to her sonne Lemuel which was on the last chapter of Proverbs, published in 1614. The set is textually complete, lacking only blanks, and is generally very good, with some copies being nearly fine and crisp. All 5 volumes uniformly rebound in half calf over raised bands. Part 1: At London : imprinted by Felix Kyngston, for Thomas Man, 1612. [6], 128, [1]p initial blank appears to have been bound in at the end. 18cm x 12cm Crisp pages, some minor marks. Part 2: London : Printed by William Hall, for Thomas Man, 1612. 18cm x 12cm [6], 191p lacks initial and final blanks otherwise complete. Pages are crisp, some headings are marginally shaved, but text not affected. Minor marks otherwise a very good copy. Part 3: Imprinted at London : By R.B. for Roger Iackson, and are to be sold at his shop in Fleetstreet, neare the Conduit, 1608. Collates complete: [4], 152, [i.e.154], [1]p. Errors in pagination, p.90 misnumbered as 60, p.115 repeated in numbering. 18cm x 12cm Crisp pages, some early ink marginalia, a very good copy. Part 4: London : Printed by Thomas Haueland for Thomas Man, 1609. Collates complete: [24], 157, [3] p. ; 4⁰ Crisp pages, some minor marks. 18cm x 12cm Part 5: London : Printed [by William Stansby and Thomas Creede] for Roger Iackson, and are to be sold at his shop in Fleetestreete neere the Conduit, 1611. [12], 170, [2] p. ; 4⁰ 18cm x 12cm Running title reads: Prouerbs. A variant of STC 6965; imprint date differs. Closed tear to sig O at foot touching a few letters. Some old damp stains towards the final pages. The heading at the close is shaved touching some letters but not affecting the bod of the text. All 5 volumes recently rebound in half calf over raised bands with green and red labels. All in all a clean set, textually complete, lacking only some blanks, and occasional marks. 'Decalogue' Dod was a non-conforming English clergyman, taking his nickname for his emphasis on the Ten Commandments. [Further photographs available on request].
Published by Felix Kyngston, for Thomas Man,, London, 1612
Seller: Justin Croft Antiquarian Books Ltd ABA, Faversham, United Kingdom
[bound with:] - A plaine and familiar exposition of the eleuenth and twelfth chapters of the Prouerbs of Salomon. London: William Hall, for Thomas Man, 1612, pp. [viii], 191, [1], complete with first leaf, blank except for signature 'A' at foot, third edition, STC 6959;[and:] - A plaine and familiar exposition of the Thirteenth and Fourteenth chapters of the Prouerbs of Salomon. London: R. B[radock]. for Roger Jackson., 1609, pp.[iv], 1-45, 53, 52-54, 49, 48-49, 48, 55, 153, [3], complete with final blank, second edition, STC 6960;[and:] - A plaine and familiar exposition of the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seuenteenth chapters of the Prouerbs of Salomon. London: by Felix Kingston for Thomas Man, 1611, pp.[viii], 157, [3], complete with final blank, second edition, STC 6964; [and:] DOD, John and Ronert CLEAVER. A plaine and familiar exposition: of the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth chapters of the Prouerbs of Salomon. London: [William Stansby and Thomas Creede] for Roger Jackson, 1611, pp.[xii], 170, [2], complete with initial and final blanks; second edition, STC 6966.Five works bound together, 4to (190 × 138 mm), woodcut ornaments and initials. Some light browning throughout, two small wormholes affecting upper line in final two works, becoming a track towards the end. Contemporary limp vellum, spine lettered in manuscript 'Dod on Ye Proverbs', soiled, upper hinge broken. Early inscription 'Mrs Joane Saunders' to head of first dedication, later bookplate (Willey Park) and inscription 'Jessie Hope - left to J.A.N. April 1900'.Dod and Cleaver's Plaine and familiar expositions were a Puritan publishing phenomenon. They were written while the two preachers were under a ban imposed by the Bishop of Oxford after they refused to subscribe to Whitgift's Three Articles and were an inspiration to the generation of Puritans in England and America. Each book was separately issued and they appear bound up in a variety of formations, the present collection being typical. They were later collected as A brief Explanation of the whole book. of Salomon (1615).The dedication to Sir Anthony Cope of Hanwell (patron of Dod's former living in Oxfordshire) explains the desire to stir up evangelical zeal. 'We are now more willing to make some worke for the Presse, because we have no imployment in the pulpit. And who knoweth, but that others. may be stirred up hereby, to publish some of their godly meditations; that as their faithful labours were formerly like pure fountaines, which did not only refresh their particular congregations: so now, by meanes of printing, they may be made like great and comfortable rivers, to water the whole Lands.' pp. [vi], 128, third edition, STC 6956;
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Middle English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1608. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Middle English, Pages:- 162, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. [Please Note - Text Black and Text break] 162.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Middle English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1610. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Middle English, Pages:- 184, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. [Please Note - Text break] 184.
Publication Date: 2025
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Full Leather Bound. Condition: NEW. Language: Middle English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1608] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2025 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - Middle English, Pages 162, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. [Please Note - Text Black and Text break] 162.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Middle English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1602. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Middle English, Pages:- 396, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. [Please Note - Text Black, Black Spot, Text In Dust and Text break] 396.
Publication Date: 2025
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Middle English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1609. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Middle English, Pages:- 402, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. [Please Note - Text break] 402.
Publication Date: 2025
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Full Leather Bound. Condition: NEW. Language: Middle English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1610] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2025 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - Middle English, Pages 184, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. [Please Note - Text break] 184.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Full Leather Bound. Condition: NEW. Language: Middle English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1602] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2025 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - Middle English, Pages 396, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. [Please Note - Text Black, Black Spot, Text In Dust and Text break] 396.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Full Leather Bound. Condition: NEW. Language: Middle English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1609] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2025 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - Middle English, Pages 402, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. [Please Note - Text break] 402.