metre. 121 HARDYNG (John), Chronicle of England, in English MANUSCRIPT of the XVth Century, written by an English scribe on 128 leaves, with capitals and regal emblems in red. Folio, in a contemporary vellum cover, £90. A very interesting manuscript of this rhymed English chronicle. It resembles the Harleian MS., but differs from it and other MSS. in that it contains much more copious notes both in English and Latin, including a long prayer of St. Thomas of Canterbury at the conclusion of the reign of Henry II. Another peculiarity is that the stanzas addressed to Richard Duke of York are omitted from the Proem, and it would seem to have been compiled for a supporter of the Lancastrian party. Additional evidence in support of that view is found in a Latin Chronicle written upon 18 leaves which precedes Harding's Chronicle in the volume. This appears to have been originally written up to the end of the reign of Edward III, with additions for the reigns of Richard II, Henry IV, Henry V, and Henry VI, concluding with a statement that the last-named king was murdered in the Tower of London by Richard Duke of Gloucester, and was buried at Chertsey, where miracles were wrought at his tomb. This MS. of Harding's Chronicle ends imperfectly in the reign of Henry V; three leaves of Edw. I and II and one leaf of Henry IV and V are also missing. 122 HAYWARDE (Sir John), The Life and Raigne of King Edward the Sixt. 1630. Sm. 4to, FIRST EDITION, with fine impression of the engraved title-page by Vaughan, containing a portrait of Edward VI (fore margin slightly shaved), and a portrait of the Author by W. Pass, lower margins waterstained, old calf, £2 158. 123 HITA (Ginès Pérez de), Histoire chevaleresque des Maures de Grenade, traduite de l'Espagnol, précédée de quelques réflexions sur les Musulmans d'Espagne, aves des Notes historiques et littéraires; par A. M. Sané. Paris, 1809. 2 vols. 8vo, wrappers, £1 5s. 124 HUBBERT (Thomas), A brief and true Relation of the great disorders and riot attempted and committed upon the House and Goods of Thomas Hubbert (one of His Maiesties Justices of the Peace for the County of Middlesex) in Moore-fields on the 21 day of March last. And vindicating the City Apprentices from that scandalous aspersion cast upon them, of being either the first promoters of it, or chiefe actors in it. London, Printed by I. C. [n.d., about 1645]. Sm. 4to, unbound, £2 15s. 125 HORÆ BEATÆ MARIÆ VIRGINIS, ad usum Romanum, cum Calendario. FLEMISH MANUSCRIPT of the XVth Century written on 118 leaves of vellum, with 5 FULLPAGE MINIATURES WITHIN BORDERS, 18 small miniatures, and 25 pages with borders of flowers, fruits, peacocks, snails, apes, and scrolls on gold grounds, all finely illuminated in gold and colours. Sm. 4to (7 by 5 in.), old French black morocco, £75. A characteristic example of the art of the Flemish illuminators at the end of the XVth Century. The large miniatures are: 1. Pentecost. 2. The Virgin and Child with angels playing the lute and harp. 3. The Annunciation. 4. David praying. 5. The Raising of Lazarus (rubbed). The small miniatures, which are charmingly executed, represent: 1. St. Luke. 2. St. Matthew. 3. St. Mark. 4. St. John on the Isle of Patmos. 5. The Meeting of Mary and Elizabeth. 6. The Holy Family by the Manger. 7. The Shepherds and the Angels. 8. The Circumcision. 9. The Adoration of the Magi. 10. The Massacre of the Innocents. 11. The Flight into Egypt. 12. The Virgin and Child. 13. The Trinity. 14. St. John the Baptist. 15. St. Peter and St. Paul. 16. St. Anthony. 17. St. Christopher. 18. St. Katharine. 19. St. Barbara. 126 HOWELL (James), Familiar Letters on Important subjects, wrote from the Year 1618 to 1650. Aberdeen, printed and sold by F. Douglas and W. Murray, 1753. old sheep, 10s. 12mo, 127 HUNGARY.-The Declaration, or Manifesto of George Racokzkie, Prince of Transylvania, to the States and Peeres of Hungarie; together with the reasons added thereunto of his modern taking up of Armes the 17. of February, 1644. London, 1644. Sm. 4to, sewed, £2 10s. 128 HUNGARY.-Fumee (Mart.), The Historie of the Troubles of Hungarie. Containing the pitifull losse and ruine of that kingdome, and the warres happened there, in that time, betweene the Christians and Turkes. Newly translated by R. C[hurche]. London, imprinted by Felix Kyngston, 1600. Folio, some inner margins wormed, but otherwise a good copy, new mottled calf, £4 4s. Lon 129 HUNGARY.-Townson (Robert), Travels, in Hungary, with a short account of Vienna in the year 1793. don, 1797. 4to, with map and 16 plates, fine copy, diced russia, £1 58. 66 Chapter XI is devoted to Tokay-its wines and vineyards." 130 HUME (David), The Life of David Hume, written 131 HUTCHINSON (Lucy), Memoirs of the Life of 132 INCHIQUINE (Lord), More Victoryes obtained in 133 INDEX Librorum Prohibitorum Clementis X, Pon- 134 JAPAN.-Rinder (Frank), Old-World Japan: Leg- 135 [JOHNSON (Dr. Samuel)], Political Tracts. Con- 136 [JONES (David)], The Life of James II. late King 137 KALENDARIUM gregorianum perpetuum. Romæ, ex typographia Dominici Basa, 1582. [In fine]: Romæ, The FIRST EDITION of the Gregorian Kalendar, now in 138 KETLEY (Rev. J.), The Two Liturgies, 1549 and 1552 with other Documents set forth by authority in the Reign of King Edward VI., viz., The Order of Communion, 1548. The Primer, 1553. The Catechism and Articles, 1553. Catechismus Brevis, 1553. Cambridge, 1844. half calf, 78. 6d. 8vo, 139 LA MARCHE (Olivier de), Memoires. Reueuë & augmenté d'vn Estat particulier de la maison du Duc Charles le Hardy. A Bruxelles, 1616. 2 vols. in 1, sm. 8vo, old calf, £1 58. Important for the history of Flanders during the 16th century. 140 LANGALLERIE (Marquis de), Memoirs : containing an Account of the most Secret Intrigues of the French, Spanish, and Bavarian Courts: and the most Remarkable Battles, Sieges, and Encampments in Germany, Spain, and Flanders. London, 1710. 8vo, old calf, 9s. 6d. 141 [LANGBAINE (Gerard)], The Foundation of the Universitie of Cambridge, with a Catalogue of the principall Founders and speciall Benefactors of all the Colledges, and total number of Students, Magistrates and Officers therein being, etc. London, 1651. Sm. 4to, sewed, £1 18. 142 LANGHORNE (Dr. John), Poetical Works. To which are prefixed, Memoirs of the Author, by his son, Rev. J. T. Langhorne. London, 1804. 2 vols. sm. 8vo, with portrait and 3 plates by Heath after Corbould, calf gilt, 158. 143 LANGLE ([Jérôme Charlemagne Fleuriau] Marquis de), Voyage en Espagne. [S.l.], 1785. 2 vols. in 1, 12mo, old boards, 18s. This work, written in the style of Sterne's Sentimental Journey, received much criticism upon its first appearance, and was ordered to be burnt by the judicial authorities of Paris. 144 LA SERRE (Puget de), The Mirrour which Flatters not. Transcrib'd English from the French by T[homas] C[ary] and devoted to the well-disposed Readers. London, Printed by E. P. for R. Thrale, 1639. Sm. 8vo, with engraved. frontispiece, and leaf of verses, "The Designe of the Frontispiece," preceding it (inlaid), and 4 emblematical plates by John Payne, half blue calf, £5 58. 145 [LANGLANDE (William)], The Vision of Pierce Plowman, newlye imprynted after the authours olde copy, with a brefe summary of the principall matters set before euery part called Passus. Imprynted at London, by Owen Rogers, dwellyng neare unto great saint Bartelmewes gate, at the sygne of the spred Egle [1561.] The xxi. daye of the Moneth of Februarye. Sm. 4to, Black Letter, a fine clean and sound copy, but a few small wormholes, in the original calf binding, £15 15s. The Vision of Pierce Plowman is a severe satire upon the upper classes, and gives a mournful, but no doubt very true, account of the condition of the labouring classes in the early 14th century, being second in value only to Chaucer for the picture it presents of England in the Middle Ages. While Chaucer's language is that of the court and upper classes, Piers Plowman uses the tongue of the common people, and the book is most valuable on that account. 66 The present copy, although in the original binding, does not contain the Crede mentioned on the title, which was only issued with a very few copies. 146 [LA PEYRERE (Is. de)], Relation du Groenland. A Paris, chez Augustin Courbé, 1647. Sm. 8vo, FIRST EDITION, with 2 folding plates (one inserted) and a map, boards, leather back, £4 10s. 147 L[AURENT] (J, Notaire de Laon), Abregé pour les arbres nains et autres; contenant tout ce qui les regarde tiré en partie des derniers Auteurs qui ont écrit de cette Matiere; Joint une experience avec application de vingt ans & plus. Avec un Traité tres-particulier pour les bons Melons, & aussi un Traité general & singulier pour la culture de toutes sortes de Fleurs, & pour les Arbustes, & aussi pour faire & conduire une grosse Vigne, & beaucoup de choses pour les autres Vignes. Paris, 1675. Sm. 8vo, original limp vellum, VERY RARE, £2 10s. 148 LEGENTIL [de la Galaisière (Guil. J. H. J. B.)], Voyage dans les mers de l'Inde fait par ordre du Roi, a l'occasion du Passage de Vénus, sur le Disque du Soleil, le 6 Juin 1761, & le 3 du même mois 1769. Paris, 1779-81. 2 vols. 4to, FIRST EDITION, with 27 folding maps and plates, contemporary calf gilt, £3 38. 149 LE MAIRE (Sieur), Les Voyages aux Isles Canaries, Cap-Verd, Senegal, et Gambie. Sous Monsieur Dancourt, Directeur General de la Compagnie Roïale d'Affrique. Paris, chez Jacques Collombat, 1695. 12mo, with 5 plates, and a folding map, original gilt, £3 3s. |