1732, ISBN: c20f938415f8f18b046630e0be7c7a11

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Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [PU: Alexander Lyon, London], SIGNED three times "Chr Wren Junr / Chr Wren 1734 / Ch Wren". Christopher Wren (the Junior, son of Britains National Treasure,… Mehr…

Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [PU: Alexander Lyon, London], SIGNED three times "Chr Wren Junr / Chr Wren 1734 / Ch Wren". Christopher Wren (the Junior, son of Britains National Treasure, Architect, Mathematician, Anatomist.), 7.5" x4.5", pp. xi, 1-371 with one page of advertisement for Pitcarnii Epigramus. Original calf leather is mottled and worn, front cover expertly reattached, two chips at top of spine, only spotted gilt remaining on five raised bands. Text block is still relatively tight with only minimal light browning some edges and occasional foxing. Five raised bands with sewn on cords. The highlight of this book is the three signatures. "Chr Wren Junr" on upper right of fep with restoration rice paper down the right margin. Then signed again 2+ times on ffp. Once as "Chrr Wren 1734" (second "r" superscript) in the top center, and "Ch Wren [with a shadow of lighter pen ink failure]" about one inch below. Christopher Wren [Jr] (1675 - 1747) was the first surviving son of Sir Christopher Wren and his first wife, Faith Coghill. He was educated at Eton and Pembroke Hall, but did not earn a degree. He was elected a member of the Royal Society in 1693. Wren worked for his father as a clerk-of-works from 1702-'16. He represented Windsor in Parliament from 1713-'15. After he lost this post he semiretired to a life of a country gentleman at Wroxall Abbey in Warwickshire. Wren collected documents about his father which were published after death by his own son, Stephen, in 1750 as Parantalia. Wren Jr's particular talent was as a numismatist, having published Numismatum Antiquorum Sylloge, London, 1708. Sir Christopher Wren [Sr.] (1632 - 1723), English anatomist, astronomer, and mathematician-physicist, as well as one of the most highly acclaimed English architects in history. He was accorded responsibility for rebuilding 52 churches in the City of London after the Great Fire in 1666, including what is regarded as his masterpiece, St Paul's Cathedral, on Ludgate Hill, completed in 1710. Educated in Latin and Aristotelian physics at the University of Oxford, Wren was a founder of the Royal Society (president 1680-1682), and his scientific work was highly regarded by Isaac Newton and Blaise Pascal. "Conquerers are a species between good Kings and Tyrants, but partake rather of the last, and have a great degree of reputation." (p iv). Original brown calf leather with 5 bands on spine, housed in custom clam shell box<

1755, ISBN: c20f938415f8f18b046630e0be7c7a11

Gebraucht, [SC: 22.68], [PU: John Wood, Printer, Edinburgh], NOISBN, Vii, 215, (14). Several pages mis-numbered around page 140, although the signature marks are continuous throughout. Wi… Mehr…

Gebraucht, [SC: 22.68], [PU: John Wood, Printer, Edinburgh], NOISBN, Vii, 215, (14). Several pages mis-numbered around page 140, although the signature marks are continuous throughout. With a frontis portrait. A biography following the rise to power, attack of his kingdom and subsequent war against other European countries and Russia, and eventual demise. With two partial bookplate indicating this was from the library of Benjamin Brown French, a New Hampshire politician who worked served in many administrations in the White House during the mid-1800s. His signature appears to be present on the inside front cover. FAIR condition. Frontispiece partially colored in, in a rather poor style. Frontis also cropped about 1 inch along its top edge, with pages 65-68 cropped along the upper ½ inch and bottom 1 inch, with loss of text along the bottom edge. Heavy scuffing to the covers, with a circle traced into the rear cover. Uneven darkening. Extremities very scuffed and worn. Spine chipped and torn, with flaking, tearing and loss at the head of the spine. Covers weak at the hinges but still intact. Interior text block weak but intact. Scattered soiling and staining throughout, including a large ink spill on one page. Minor scattered tearing and some dog ear creases present. Several ownership signatures and stamps present. Perhaps best considered a reading copy.<

1755, ISBN: c20f938415f8f18b046630e0be7c7a11

Gebraucht, [SC: 22.71], [PU: John Wood, Printer, Edinburgh], NOISBN, Vii, 215, (14). Several pages mis-numbered around page 140, although the signature marks are continuous throughout. Wi… Mehr…

Gebraucht, [SC: 22.71], [PU: John Wood, Printer, Edinburgh], NOISBN, Vii, 215, (14). Several pages mis-numbered around page 140, although the signature marks are continuous throughout. With a frontis portrait. A biography following the rise to power, attack of his kingdom and subsequent war against other European countries and Russia, and eventual demise. With two partial bookplate indicating this was from the library of Benjamin Brown French, a New Hampshire politician who worked served in many administrations in the White House during the mid-1800s. His signature appears to be present on the inside front cover. FAIR condition. Frontispiece partially colored in, in a rather poor style. Frontis also cropped about 1 inch along its top edge, with pages 65-68 cropped along the upper ½ inch and bottom 1 inch, with loss of text along the bottom edge. Heavy scuffing to the covers, with a circle traced into the rear cover. Uneven darkening. Extremities very scuffed and worn. Spine chipped and torn, with flaking, tearing and loss at the head of the spine. Covers weak at the hinges but still intact. Interior text block weak but intact. Scattered soiling and staining throughout, including a large ink spill on one page. Minor scattered tearing and some dog ear creases present. Several ownership signatures and stamps present. Perhaps best considered a reading copy.<

1976, ISBN: c20f938415f8f18b046630e0be7c7a11

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London: Folio Society, 1976. 1st edition thus in the 1976 Folio Society edition, 8vo, 288pp, photo reproductions of contemporary illustrations; with an introduction by R M Hatton, transla… Mehr…

London: Folio Society, 1976. 1st edition thus in the 1976 Folio Society edition, 8vo, 288pp, photo reproductions of contemporary illustrations; with an introduction by R M Hatton, translated by Antonia White, cream-flecked paper-covered boards lettered and decorated red and gilt; VG Copy in VG Slipcase with very light wear to corners. First Thus. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall., Folio Society, 1976, 3<

1976, ISBN: c20f938415f8f18b046630e0be7c7a11

GB: Folio Society, 1976. Book is in nearly fine condition with only slightest signs of wear and/or age. In sound slipcase whcih is a bit marked. . 1st Thus. Hardback. nrFine/No DW., Foli… Mehr…

GB: Folio Society, 1976. Book is in nearly fine condition with only slightest signs of wear and/or age. In sound slipcase whcih is a bit marked. . 1st Thus. Hardback. nrFine/No DW., Folio Society, 1976, 4<