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Click here to see our other books! The Memoirs of John Evelyn. In Five Volumes. William Bray 1827 Henry Colburn : London 8.5" by 5.5" SUMMARY John Evelyn's famous memoirs in a deep navy full calf binding with elegant gilt tooled decoration. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 4 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 39.99 EU Postage : £ 26.99 European Postage: £ 36.99 Asia Postage: £ 65.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 99.99 DESCRIPTION Complete in Five Volumes. Comprising Evelyn's diary, from 1641 to 1705-06 and a selection of his familiar letters now which is subjoined the private correspondence between King Charles I and Sir Edward Nicholas; also between Sir Edward Hyde, Afterwards Earl of Clarendon and Sir Richard Brown, Ambassador to the Court of France, in the time of King Charles I and the Usurpation. With a pedigree, three portraits, and three plates. With the armorial bookplate of Francis Sterry to the front pastedowns. William Bray, d.1832, was an English antiquary. "Bray's last major literary labour, in collaboration with William Upcott, was Memoirs Illustrative of the Life and Writings of John Evelyn... His transcription of Evelyn's diary was immediately popular" -ODNB. John Evelyn, 1620-1706, was an English writer and diarist. "Evelyn has now come to be recognized as a scholar and participant in the reception of the new science of the seventeenth century. Over a period of more than half a century his voluminous correspondence reflected and extended the social and scientific interchange of his time" -ODNB. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Externally, slightly rubbed to the spines. The hinges of volume one, two, and three are strained. Internally, firmly bound, with light foxing. With an ink splash to page 21 and a closed tear to page 305 of volume five. With an ink mark to page 234-5 of volume three. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques