A reissue of the 1634 edition (STC 2653). Printed by Felix Kingston (STC). Signatures: A-2A⁸. At foot of title: Cum priuilegio Regis Regali. Includes index.
Publications about material
Baty, Christy Gordon and Erin Harvey Moody. "The Benefit of Wear: an Analysis of Damaged Needlework." NeedleArts 47, no. 1 (2016): 28-35.
Pollard, A.W. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, & Ireland and of English books printed abroad, 1475-1640 (2nd ed.) (STC), 2662 English short title catalogue (ESTC), S124397
English embroidered binding (c.1635) of silver thread and colored silks of stylized flowers, gilt and gauffered edges, cloth ties. Acquired in 1975 from Bernard Quaritch
Folger accession
214244
Former call number
STC 2662
Call number
STC 2662 copy 2
Folger-specific note
Autograph: Maria Elizabeth Archer Briggs. In contemporary embroidered binding of silver, gold, yellow, and red thread worked on a silk and linen ground. All edges gilt and gauffered. Each cover has five silver wire overlays which lift to reveal color silk and felt. Acquired from John Cameron, 2014-09-13. Purchase made possible by The Eric and Mary Weinmann Acquisitions Fund. Curatorial file available.