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Cabala, sive Scrinia sacra, : mysteries of state and government: in letters of illustrious persons and great ministers of state, as well forreign as domestick, in the reigns of King Henry the Eighth, Q: Elizabeth, K: James, and K: Charles: wherein such secrets of empire, and publick affairs, as were then in agitation, are clearly represented; and many remarkable passages faithfully collected. Formerly in two volumns. To which is added several choice letters and negotiations, no where else published. Now collected and printed together in one volumn. With two exact tables, the one of the letters, and the other of things most observable..

Varying form of title

Portion of title: Scrinia sacra

Imprint

London, : Printed for G. Bedell and T. Collins, and are to be sold at their shop at the Middle-Temple-Gate in Fleetstreet., M: DC: LXIII. [1663]

Physical description

[16], 12, 11-14, 13-52, 49-56, 53-416, [10] p. ; fol.

Note

Originally published in 1654; first part originally issued separately under title: "Cabala, mysteries of state, in letters of the great ministers of K. James and K. Charles". Second part originally issued with collective t.p. for both parts and with special t.p.: "Scrinia sacra : secrets of empire, in letters of illustrious persons".--Cf. Wing, C183, S2110, C184.

Note

"Sir Francis Bacon's letters, &c": p. [15]-93. Other correspondents include William Cecil (Baron Burghley), King James I, Sir Walter Raleigh and John Donne.

Note

Imprimatur on A1v: "March 30. 1663. Let this collection of letters, and other discourses, be printed. Henry Bennet.".

Note

"Sir Francis Bacon's letters, &c.", "Cecil's letters, &c.", and "Lord Keeper Williams his letters, &c." each have divisional title pages on leaves C6r, S2r, and 2O1r, respectively.

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Signatures: A⁴ a⁴ B⁴ C⁴ (C2+²C3.4) D-G⁴ H⁴ (H2+²H3-6) I-3G⁴ 3H⁶ (-3H6).

Note

A bifolium with first leaf signed C3 is inserted between leaves C2.3 and accounts for first break in pagination; page numbers on additional leaves printed in brackets.

Note

Two bifolia, the first leaf signed H3, are inserted between leaves H2.3 and accounts for second break in pagination; page numbers on additional leaves printed in brackets.

Note

Text is continuous despite pagination.

Note

Errata at foot of 3H5v.

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Title page printed in red and black.

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Title page within double rule border.

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Initials, head-pieces.

Citation/references note

Wing (2nd ed.), C185

Citation/references note

ESTC, R17393

Provenance

Part of the Gillingham Parochial Library, bequeathed to the vicar and feoffees of the parish lands of Gillingham by Thomas Freke (d. 1718?), and placed on permanent loan in Salisbury Cathedral Library 25 November 1992. "I5" inscribed on upper flyleaf. Spine label with "214". Gillingham reference I5/-/214.

Provenance

Salisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (20th century) with design based on the Dean and Chapter seal, and inscription “Sarvm Cathedral Library.”

Binding

17th-century brown calf over paper boards; sewn on six supports; blind fillets forming rectangular frame on boards with addition blind vertical fillets towards spine edge; gilt tooling on spine; raised bands; paper spine label with title; gilt roll around board edges.

Subject

Kings and rulers History Early works to 1800.

Subject

Great Britain (Place) Politics and government 1485-1603.

Subject

Great Britain (Place) Politics and government 1603-1649.

Subject

Great Britain (Place) Court and courtiers Correspondence.

Added entry--name

Bedell, Gabriel bookseller.

Added entry--name

Collins, Thomas, active 1650-1682 bookseller.

Added entry--name

Freke, Thomas former owner.

Added entry--name

St. Mary the Virgin (Church : Gillingham, Dorset : England) owner.

Added entry--place

England London.

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24500$aCabala, sive Scrinia sacra, :$bmysteries of state and government: in letters of illustrious persons and great ministers of state, as well forreign as domestick, in the reigns of King Henry the Eighth, Q: Elizabeth, K: James, and K: Charles: wherein such secrets of empire, and publick affairs, as were then in agitation, are clearly represented; and many remarkable passages faithfully collected. Formerly in two volumns. To which is added several choice letters and negotiations, no where else published. Now collected and printed together in one volumn. With two exact tables, the one of the letters, and the other of things most observable..

24630$aScrinia sacra

260##$aLondon, :$bPrinted for G. Bedell and T. Collins, and are to be sold at their shop at the Middle-Temple-Gate in Fleetstreet.,$cM: DC: LXIII. [1663]

300##$a[16], 12, 11-14, 13-52, 49-56, 53-416, [10] p. ;$cfol.

500##$aOriginally published in 1654; first part originally issued separately under title: "Cabala, mysteries of state, in letters of the great ministers of K. James and K. Charles". Second part originally issued with collective t.p. for both parts and with special t.p.: "Scrinia sacra : secrets of empire, in letters of illustrious persons".--Cf. Wing, C183, S2110, C184.

500##$a"Sir Francis Bacon's letters, &c": p. [15]-93. Other correspondents include William Cecil (Baron Burghley), King James I, Sir Walter Raleigh and John Donne.

500##$aImprimatur on A1v: "March 30. 1663. Let this collection of letters, and other discourses, be printed. Henry Bennet.".

500##$a"Sir Francis Bacon's letters, &c.", "Cecil's letters, &c.", and "Lord Keeper Williams his letters, &c." each have divisional title pages on leaves C6r, S2r, and 2O1r, respectively.

500##$aSignatures: A⁴ a⁴ B⁴ C⁴ (C2+²C3.4) D-G⁴ H⁴ (H2+²H3-6) I-3G⁴ 3H⁶ (-3H6).

500##$aA bifolium with first leaf signed C3 is inserted between leaves C2.3 and accounts for first break in pagination; page numbers on additional leaves printed in brackets.

500##$aTwo bifolia, the first leaf signed H3, are inserted between leaves H2.3 and accounts for second break in pagination; page numbers on additional leaves printed in brackets.

500##$aText is continuous despite pagination.

500##$aErrata at foot of 3H5v.

500##$aTitle page printed in red and black.

500##$aTitle page within double rule border.

500##$aInitials, head-pieces.

5104#$aWing (2nd ed.),$cC185

5104#$aESTC,$cR17393

561##$aPart of the Gillingham Parochial Library, bequeathed to the vicar and feoffees of the parish lands of Gillingham by Thomas Freke (d. 1718?), and placed on permanent loan in Salisbury Cathedral Library 25 November 1992. "I5" inscribed on upper flyleaf. Spine label with "214". Gillingham reference I5/-/214.

561##$aSalisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (20th century) with design based on the Dean and Chapter seal, and inscription “Sarvm Cathedral Library.”

563##$a17th-century brown calf over paper boards; sewn on six supports; blind fillets forming rectangular frame on boards with addition blind vertical fillets towards spine edge; gilt tooling on spine; raised bands; paper spine label with title; gilt roll around board edges.

650#0$aKings and rulers$xHistory$vEarly works to 1800.

651#0$aGreat Britain$xPolitics and government$y1485-1603.

651#0$aGreat Britain$xPolitics and government$y1603-1649.

651#0$aGreat Britain$xCourt and courtiers$vCorrespondence.

7001#$aBedell, Gabriel,$d-1668$ebookseller.

7001#$aCollins, Thomas,$dactive 1650-1682$ebookseller.

7001#$aFreke, Thomas,$eformer owner.

7102#$aSt. Mary the Virgin (Church : Gillingham, Dorset : England),$eowner.

752##$aEngland$dLondon.