The mirror of fortune: or, the true characters of fate & destiny. : Wherein is treated of the growth and fall of empires, the destruction of famous cities, the misfortunes of kings, and other gerat [sic] men, and the ill fate of virtuous and handsom ladies. Whereunto is added moral, politick, and natural reflections upon several subjects. Written in French by Monsieur Chevreau, and newly translated into English by D. Decoisnon.
1676
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Title
The mirror of fortune: or, the true characters of fate & destiny. : Wherein is treated of the growth and fall of empires, the destruction of famous cities, the misfortunes of kings, and other gerat [sic] men, and the ill fate of virtuous and handsom ladies. Whereunto is added moral, politick, and natural reflections upon several subjects. Written in French by Monsieur Chevreau, and newly translated into English by D. Decoisnon.
Uniform title
Tableau de la fortune. English
Created/published
[London] : In the Savoy: printed by T.N. and are to be sold by Sam. Lowndes, over against Exeter-house in the Strand, M.DC.LXXVI. [1676]
Description
[16], 326, [2] p. ; (8vo)
Associated name
Note
A translation of: Chevreau, Urbain. Le tableau de la fortune.
Title page in red and black.
With a preliminary license to print.
Signatures: A-X⁸ Y⁴.
Title page in red and black.
With a preliminary license to print.
Signatures: A-X⁸ Y⁴.
ESTC staff note
Signatures from DFo. DFONOTE blg last leaf (Y4) is advertisements
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.), C3802
English short title catalogue (ESTC), R27835
English short title catalogue (ESTC), R27835
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Item Details
Call number
185- 002q
Folger-specific note
Lacking the license leaf (A1). Bound in modern half calf over marbled boards, all edges marbled. Provenance: armorial bookplate (on A2v) of George Lockhart of Carnwath (motto: Corda serata fero); Folger purchase from H.W. Edwards, 26 February 1962