A Breviate of the Life of William Laud, Arch-bishop of Canterbury....
London: F. L. for Michaell Sparke, Senior, 1644. First edition. Hardcover. Very good. Item #24680
The Puritan Long Parliament of 1640 accused of the Archbishop of treason because of his High Church views. Even though his trial ended without a verdict, he was still beheaded on Tower Hill. The author of this book, William Prynne, was a personal enemy of Laud,
Wing 3904A
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Folio. (8), 35, (1) pp. Frontispiece etching of the manner and form of the Trial of Archbishop Laud in the house of Peers. Bound to style in quarter leather spine, marbled paper sides, leather lettering label, gilt, on the upper board. The text block has light old staining in places else is in very good condition with extensive contemporary underlining and annotation.
Price: $1,250.00