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A
Genealogical History Of The Kings Of England, And Monarchs
Of Great Britain, &c. From the Conquest, Anno 1066. to
the Year,1677.Containing A Discourse Of their several Lives,
Marriages, and Issues, Times of Birth, Death, Places of Burial,
London, 1707.
Francis
Sandford, & Samuel Stebbing
A very good clean copy in original stamped calf, rebacked
lwith original gilt decorated spine laid on. A handsome tall
volume. Profusely engraved by Wenceslaus Hollar ,Francis Barlow,
& Richard Gaywood with seals, effigies, etc.: Subscribers
list, 878pp, + index, 1pp.errata 61 plates some double page
21 text engravings and 8 genealogical tables. Fine title page
in red and black, large decorated initials, head- and tail-pieces.
A very clean copy of this sumptuous volume.
Sandford (1630-1694) herald and geneaologist. He died 17th
January 1693-4, 'advanced in years, neglected, and poor,'
in the prison of Newgate, where he had been confined for debt.
His principal work is this, ' A Genealogical History of the
Kings of England and Monarchs of Great Britain. This magnificent
volume was compiled by the direction and encouragement of
Charles II. During a severe illness with which the author
was attacked, a part of the text was furnished by Gregory
King, who assisted in preparing the original work for the
press. This was published in 1677, this is the improved 1707
edition with many additions. An important early work on monuments
with royal connections. £700.00
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