| | Book | Save | | 1 | Title: | The history of the Royal-Society of London, for the improving of natural knowledge
| | | | Creator: | Sprat, Thomas, 1635-1713 | | | | | Cowley, Abraham, 1618-1667 | | | | | Roycroft, Thomas, d. 1677 | | | | | Martyn, John, fl. 1649-1680 | | | | | Allestry, James, d. 1670 | | | | Publication: | Printed by T.R. for J. Martyn ... and J. Allestry, London,1667. | | | | Notes: | The frontispiece is an engraving showing Charles II being crowned with a wreath and Francis Bacon and Lord Brouncker in an open with scientific instruments and books. It is signed: "Evelyn inv. D.DC" and "Wenceslaus Hollar f. 1667." This was "designed by Evelyn, but was only inserted in a very few copies."--Duveen, p. 558. Errata: p. [1] at end. To the Royal Society / A. Cowley: p. [9]-[14], 1st sequence. Includes representative papers given at the Royal Society. Microfilmed for preservation | | | | Call #: | Q41 R888S7 Vault | | | | Extent: | [16], 438, [2] p., [3] leaves of plates (2 folded) : ill. ; 21 cm. (4to) | | | | Subjects: | Royal Society of London | Imprints, Early English To 1750
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