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Author

Lefèvre, Raoul

Uniform title

Recueil des histoires de Troie. English

Title

The destruction of Troy, : in three books. The I. Shewing the founders and foundation of the said city, with the causes and manner how it was sacked and first destroyed by Hercules. The II. How it was re-edified, and how Hercules slew King Laomedon, and destroyed it the second time: and of Hercules his worthy deeds, and his death. The III. How Priamus, Son of King Laomedon, rebuilded Troy again, more strong than it was before: and for the ravishment of Dame Helen, wife to King Menelaus of Greece, the said city was utterly destroyed, and Priamus with Hector, and all his sons slain. Also mentioning the rising and flourishing of divers kings and kingdoms' with the decay and overthrow of others. With many admirable acts of chivalry and martial prowess, effected by valiant knights, in the defence and love of distressed ladies..

Edition

The ninth edition, corrected and much amended..

Imprint

London, : Printed for T. Passenger, at the Three Bibles on London Bridge., 1676..

Physical description

3 v. ([4], 196, [4]; [2], 139, [3]; 128, [4] p.) ; 19 cm (4to)

Note

Translation of Recueil des histoires de Troyes.

Note

Translated from the French by William Caxton.

Note

Each book is paged separately and has special t.p.

Note

Book 2 only appears at reel 1781:7.

Note

Book 3 only appears at reel 1781:8.

Citation/references note

Wing (2nd ed.), L931

Citation/references note

Wing (2nd ed.), L936

Citation/references note

Wing (2nd ed.), L940

Citation/references note

ESTC, R14869

Reproduction note

Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1999- (Early English books online) Digital version of: (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 604:14 and 1781:7 and 1781:8) s1999 miun s

Provenance

Part of the Gillingham Parochial Library, bequeathed to the vicar and feoffees of the parish lands of Gillingham, Dorset by Thomas Freke (d. 1718?), and placed on permanent loan in Salisbury Cathedral Library 25 November 1992. Gillingham reference -/-/-.

Provenance

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

Binding

Original binding repaired 14 December 1983, re-using the 17th-century brown sheepskin cover and paper boards; report of conservation work bound in at end of volume; blind fillets forming rectangular frame towards edges of boards, with additional vertical fillet towards spine edge; blind horizontal fillets on spine; remains of paper spine label with title.

Subject

Troy (Extinct city) (Place) History.

Added entry--name

Caxton, William, approximately 1422-1491 or 1492 translator.

Added entry--name

Passenger, Thomas 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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1001#$aLefèvre, Raoul.

24010$aRecueil des histoires de Troie.$lEnglish

24514$aThe destruction of Troy, :$bin three books. The I. Shewing the founders and foundation of the said city, with the causes and manner how it was sacked and first destroyed by Hercules. The II. How it was re-edified, and how Hercules slew King Laomedon, and destroyed it the second time: and of Hercules his worthy deeds, and his death. The III. How Priamus, Son of King Laomedon, rebuilded Troy again, more strong than it was before: and for the ravishment of Dame Helen, wife to King Menelaus of Greece, the said city was utterly destroyed, and Priamus with Hector, and all his sons slain. Also mentioning the rising and flourishing of divers kings and kingdoms' with the decay and overthrow of others. With many admirable acts of chivalry and martial prowess, effected by valiant knights, in the defence and love of distressed ladies..

250##$aThe ninth edition, corrected and much amended..

260##$aLondon, :$bPrinted for T. Passenger, at the Three Bibles on London Bridge.,$c1676..

300##$a3 v. ([4], 196, [4]; [2], 139, [3]; 128, [4] p.) ;$b19 cm (4to)

500##$aTranslation of Recueil des histoires de Troyes.

500##$aTranslated from the French by William Caxton.

500##$aEach book is paged separately and has special t.p.

500##$aBook 2 only appears at reel 1781:7.

500##$aBook 3 only appears at reel 1781:8.

5104#$aWing (2nd ed.),$cL931

5104#$aWing (2nd ed.),$cL936

5104#$aWing (2nd ed.),$cL940

5104#$aESTC,$cR14869

533##$aElectronic reproduction.$bAnn Arbor, Mich. :$cUMI,$d1999-$f(Early English books online)$nDigital version of: (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 604:14 and 1781:7 and 1781:8)$7s1999 miun s

561##$aPart of the Gillingham Parochial Library, bequeathed to the vicar and feoffees of the parish lands of Gillingham, Dorset by Thomas Freke (d. 1718?), and placed on permanent loan in Salisbury Cathedral Library 25 November 1992. Gillingham reference -/-/-.

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

563##$aOriginal binding repaired 14 December 1983, re-using the 17th-century brown sheepskin cover and paper boards; report of conservation work bound in at end of volume; blind fillets forming rectangular frame towards edges of boards, with additional vertical fillet towards spine edge; blind horizontal fillets on spine; remains of paper spine label with title.

651#0$aTroy (Extinct city)$xHistory.

7001#$aCaxton, William,$dapproximately 1422-1491 or 1492$etranslator.

7001#$aPassenger, Thomas,$ebookseller.

7001#$aFreke, Thomas,$eformer owner.

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

752##$aEngland$dLondon.