Evelyn, John

Memoirs Illustrative of the Life and Writings of John Evelyn, Esq.F.R.S....Comprising His Diary, from the Year 1641 to 1705-6...to which issubjoined The Private Correspondence between King Charles I and HisSecretary of State, Sir Edward Nicholas...

London: Printed for Henry Colburn, 1818 A man whose interests ranged from numismatics to gardening--he was the author of the aboriculture classic Sylva, 1664)--, Evelyn (1620-1706) was educated at Balliol, Oxford, held a number of offices under Charles II, and was a prominent member of The Royal Society. His varied interests and activities, and his political participation in the events of the day, make his Diary of particular interest and importance First Edition. 2 vols., 4 to. With eight engraved plates, two folding, and one folding chart. Old diced calf, rebacked with new gilt spine, red and green lettering pieces, fine; in fleece-lined cloth slipcase

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