Author
Strada, Famiano, 1572-1649
Title
De bello Belgico. The history of the Low-Countrey warres. / VVritten in Latine by Famianus Strada; in English by Sr. Rob. Stapylton kt. Illustrated with divers figures..
Varying form of title
History of the Low-Countrey warres
Imprint
London : printed for Humphrey Mosley, and are to be sold at his shop at the signe of the Princes Arms in St. Pauls-Churchyard., MDCL. [1650]
Physical description
[8], 143, [1], 83, [1], 58, 24, [44] p., [14] leaves of plates : ports. ; 29 cm (folio)
Note
Translation of the first only of the two decades of the author's De bello Belgico, which was first published at Rome, 1632-1647.
Note
Frontis. portrait (plate) of the author signed: R·R· W. Marshall fecit.
Note
Some portraits signed: Ro: Vaughan sculp:.
Note
Includes index.
Note
With a final leaf of advertisement.
Note
Signatures: A-T⁴, 2A-2K⁴ 2L², 3A-3F⁴ 3G⁴(+chi1), 4A-4C⁴, ²A-L².
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), S5777
Citation/references note
ESTC, R24631
Reproduction note
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. University Microfilms International, 1982. 1 microfilm reel ; 35mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700; 1241:18).
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. "R.17" inscribed on upper flyleaf. Gillingham reference R17/-/-.
Provenance
Salisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (20th century) with design based on the Dean and Chapter seal, and inscription “Sarvm Cathedral Library.”
Binding
17th century paper boards (wanting cover); sewn on five supports; text block edges marbled.
Copy-specific note
Contains frontispiece and three plates; wanting rest of plates.
Subject
Netherlands (Place) History Wars of Independence, 1556-1648 Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Marshall, William, active 1617-1650 engraver.
Added entry--name
Stapylton, Robert, -1669 translator.
Added entry--name
Vaughan, Robert, active 17th century engraver.
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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