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The pastime of people, or, the chronicles of divers realms ; and most especially of the realm of England. Briefly compiled, and imprinted in Cheapside, by John Rastell, (A.D. 1529.)
by RASTELL, John
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1811 1st ed John Rastell Pastime of People English Chronicles FOLIO Woodcuts
John Rastell was a 15th-century English author most known for his work 'Pastime of the People'. First appearing in 1529, this work is a chronicle of the people of England from the earliest known times through the right of Richard III. Notable contents include biographies of Richard I, William Rufus, and King John, as well as histories of other kingdoms including Rome, Flemish, Norman, and French histories. Rastell also includes a thorough description of the Papacy.
According to Lowndes, this is one of only 500 known printed copies! Very rare! This edition, edited by Dibdin, was the first reprinted edition and systematically arranged with facsimile woodcuts. The 18 woodcuts are some of the most impressive full-page, folio woodcuts you will ever see in a 19th-century printing.
Item number: #21020
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RASTELL, John
The pastime of people, or, the chronicles of divers realms ; and most especially of the realm of England. Briefly compiled, and imprinted in Cheapside, by John Rastell, (A.D. 1529.)
London : Printed for F.C. and J. Rivington ; T. Payne ; Wilkie and Robinson ; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown ; Cadell and Davies ; J. Mawman ; and J. Johnson and Co., 1811. First edition thus.
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· Collation: Complete with all pages
o viii, 299, [1]
o 18 full-page woodcut engravings
· References: Lowndes 2051
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~12.5in X 10in (31.5cm x 25.5cm)
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- Title
- The pastime of people, or, the chronicles of divers realms ; and most especially of the realm of England. Briefly compiled, and imprinted in Cheapside, by John Rastell, (A.D. 1529.)
- Author
- RASTELL, John
- Format/Binding
- Leather; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- for F.C. and J. Rivington ; T. Payne ; Wilkie and Robinson ; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown ; Cadell and Davies ; J. Mawm
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1811
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1811 1st ed John Rastell Pastime of People English Chronicles FOLIO Woodcuts, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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