The art of simpling. : An introduction to the knovvledge and gathering of plants. VVherein the definitions, divisions, places, descriptions, differences, names, vertues, times of flourishing and gathering, uses, temperatures, signatures and appropriations of plants, are methodically laid down. Whereunto is added, a discovery of the lesser world. By W. Coles.
1656
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Title
The art of simpling. : An introduction to the knovvledge and gathering of plants. VVherein the definitions, divisions, places, descriptions, differences, names, vertues, times of flourishing and gathering, uses, temperatures, signatures and appropriations of plants, are methodically laid down. Whereunto is added, a discovery of the lesser world. By W. Coles.
Created/published
London : Printed by J.G. for Nath: Brook at the Angell in Cornhill, 1656.
Description
[24], 175, [1] p. ; (12mo)
Associated name
Coles, William, 1626-1662, author.
Massey, Mary P., former owner.
Massey, Mary P., former owner.
Note
"Perspicillum microcosmologicum: or, A prospective for the discovery of the lesser world" has separate dated title page; register and pagination are continuous.
Signatures: A⁸(A1+a⁴) B-H¹² I⁴.
Annotation on Thomason copy: "March 25".
Signatures: A⁸(A1+a⁴) B-H¹² I⁴.
Annotation on Thomason copy: "March 25".
ESTC staff note
Signatures from DFo.
Cited/described in
Wing, D.G. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and British America, and of English books printed in other countries, 1641-1700 (2nd ed.), C5089
British Museum. Catalogue of the pamphlets, books, newspapers, and manuscripts relating to the Civil War, the Commonwealth, and Restoration, collected by George Thomason, 1640-1661, E.1698[1]
English short title catalogue (ESTC), R209440
British Museum. Catalogue of the pamphlets, books, newspapers, and manuscripts relating to the Civil War, the Commonwealth, and Restoration, collected by George Thomason, 1640-1661, E.1698[1]
English short title catalogue (ESTC), R209440
Genre/form
Annotations.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Item Details
Call number
157- 118q
Folger-specific note
Imperfect: lacking sig.a (dedication to Elias Ashmole and errata). Half bound in sheepskin. Provenance: inscription on t.p.: "E Libris Thomae [Thomas] Evans 17[?]", and "H R"; gilt bookplate with initials "E H"; bought by the Folger from Wm. Dawson, 18 May 1956
Call number
245- 037q
Folger-specific note
Manuscript bibliographical notes on inside front cover. Provenance: bookplate of Mary P. Massey