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Author

Raleigh, Walter, Sir, 1552?-1618.

Uniform title

History of the world

Title

The historie of the world in five bookes. 1 Intreating of the beginning and first ages of the same, from the creation unto Abraham. 2 Of the times from the birth of Abraham to the destruction of the Temple of Salomon. 3 From the destruction of Jerusalem, to the time of Philip of Macedon. 4 From the raigne of Philip of Macedon, to the establishing of that kingdome in the race of Antigonus. 5 From the settled rule of Alexanders successors in the East, untill the Romans (prevailing over all) made conquest of Asia and Macedon. By Sir Walter Ralegh, Knight.

Imprint

[London : printed for R: Best Jo. Place & Sam: Cartwright and are to be sould at Graies Inn and Furnivalls Inn gates in Holborne & at the hand and Bible in Duck lane, 1652]

Physical description

[66], 184, 181-555, p. 1, 512, 517-669, [55] p., [7] folded leaves of plates : maps, genealogical tables ; 2⁰.

Note

Another edition of: Raleigh, Sir Walter. The history of the world.

Note

Signatures: pi⁴(-pi4) A-B⁶ C⁴ a⁶ b⁸; ²A-S⁶ T-V⁴ 2A-2V⁶ 3A-3V⁶ 4A-4U⁶ 5A-5Z⁶ a⁶ 2a⁶ *⁶ **⁸. Leaves 2N3-2N4 missigned 2N1-2N2; leaves 2N1-2N2 unsigned.

Note

With a preliminary engraved title page (pi2) signed "Ren: Elstrack sculpsit", preceded by a page of explanatory verse on pi1v.

Note

Letterpress title page includes engraved portrait of Raleigh signed, "Sim: Pass sculpt." and "Comp. Holland exc.", with Raleigh arms below.

Note

Imprint from engraved title page.

Note

Text is continuous despite pagination.

Note

Includes index.

Citation/references note

Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), R163

Reproduction note

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. University Microfilms, 1975. 1 microfilm reel ; 35mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700; 575:2).

Subject

1641-1700 local

Subject

Chronology, Historical Charts, diagrams, etc. Early works to 1800.

Subject

History, Ancient Early works to 1800.

Subject

World history Early works to 1800.

Subject

World maps Early works to 1800.

Added entry--name

Elstracke, Renold, active 1590-1630, engraver.

Added entry--name

Holland, Compton, engraver.

Added entry--name

Pass, Simon van de, 1595?-1647, engraver.

Added entry--place

Great Britain England London.

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300##$a[66], 184, 181-555, p. 1, 512, 517-669, [55] p., [7] folded leaves of plates :$bmaps, genealogical tables ;$c2⁰.

500##$aAnother edition of: Raleigh, Sir Walter. The history of the world.

500##$aSignatures: pi⁴(-pi4) A-B⁶ C⁴ a⁶ b⁸; ²A-S⁶ T-V⁴ 2A-2V⁶ 3A-3V⁶ 4A-4U⁶ 5A-5Z⁶ a⁶ 2a⁶ *⁶ **⁸. Leaves 2N3-2N4 missigned 2N1-2N2; leaves 2N1-2N2 unsigned.

500##$aWith a preliminary engraved title page (pi2) signed "Ren: Elstrack sculpsit", preceded by a page of explanatory verse on pi1v.

500##$aLetterpress title page includes engraved portrait of Raleigh signed, "Sim: Pass sculpt." and "Comp. Holland exc.", with Raleigh arms below.

500##$aImprint from engraved title page.

500##$aText is continuous despite pagination.

500##$aIncludes index.

5104#$aWing (CD-ROM, 1996),$cR163

533##$aMicrofilm.$bAnn Arbor, Mich.$cUniversity Microfilms,$d1975. 1 microfilm reel ; 35mm.$f(Early English books, 1641-1700; 575:2).

648#7$a1641-1700$2local

650#0$aChronology, Historical$vCharts, diagrams, etc.$vEarly works to 1800.

650#0$aHistory, Ancient$vEarly works to 1800.

650#0$aWorld history$vEarly works to 1800.

650#0$aWorld maps$vEarly works to 1800.

7001#$aElstracke, Renold,$dactive 1590-1630,$eengraver.

7001#$aHolland, Compton,$eengraver.

7001#$aPass, Simon van de,$d1595?-1647,$eengraver.

752##$aGreat Britain$bEngland$dLondon.