1769 Nugae Antiquae Prose and Verse Sir John Harrington Music Hymns

Description: Click here to see our other books! Nugae Antiquae: Being a Miscellaneous Collection of Original Papers in Prose and Verse Written in the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary, Elizabeth, James I, &c. By Sir John Harington, the translator of Ariosto, and others who lived in those times. With an original plate of the Princess Elizabeth, engraved 1554. To which is added an appendix, containing a specimen of some letters from a Georgian merchant at Bath to his friend in London Sir John Harington; Sir John Harrington 1769 W Frederick : London 7" by 4.5" 3pp, [6], 5-210pp, [[22] SUMMARY An eighteenth century publication of popular Elizabethan courtier Sir John Harington's writings. Harington was prominent in Elizabeth I's court and was known to fall in and out of her favour due to his controversial writings. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION This work comprises of letters, prose and poetry by Harrington. Including letters to other people of note including Prince Henry, Sir Anthony Standen and Sir Hugh Portman. Poems by Harrigton include 'Sonnet', 'Elegy wrote in the Tower' and 'Verses on Lord Admiral Seymour's Picture' With a portrait frontispiece of Queen Elizabeth I, which was first engraved in 1554. With two further folding plates of music and harmonic ratios. To this work there is an appendix containing a specimen of some letters from a Georgian merchant at Bath to his friend in London. The contents pages have been misbound after the first leaf of the preface (between pages 4 and 5). Harington/Harrington was regarded as Queen Elizabeth's godson. He was one of 102 godchildren. He is also known for inventing the flushing toilet. CONDITION In a quarter calf binding with paper covered boards. Externally, rubbed to the joints and extremities. Further heavy rubbing to the paper covered boards. Loss to the leather at the head and tail of spine due to rubbing. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with just the occasional scattered spots. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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