The General History Of The Reformation Of The Church, From The Errors And Corruptions Of The Church Of Rome: Begun In Germany By Martin Luther, With Progress Thereof In All Parts Of Christendom, From The Year 1517, To The Year 1556, By John Sleidan. To Which Is Added, A Continuation To The End Of The Council Of Trent In The Year 1562, By Edmund Bohun
Printed by Edw. Jones, for Abel Swalle and Henry Bonwicke, 1689. First Edition. Leather Binding. Good. Item #669035
A primary source for the Reformation era, valued for its detailed documentation and contemporary perspective. Sleidan is considered the “father of Reformation history” 9 x 13 in. (20.5 x 33 cm). [16] + 638pp.; 100 + [31] pages of tables at the back. Title page in red and black, with 6 engraved portrait plates throughout by William Faithorne, including frontispiece. Bound in contemporary full paneled calf over boards, with simple raised bands and red leather title label on spine stamped in gilt. Provenance: with the ownership name (stamp) of Sir Richard Beteson, Bart (4th Baronet of Wimbledon). Front board detached, rear board intact but cracked at the hinges; light toning to the pages, contemporary notes in pen to the verso of the frontispiece, else a Good copy (binding to the text block is tight).
Price: $375.00



