The Bow-Mans Glory; or, Archery Revived. Giving an account of the many signal favours vouchsafed to Archers and Archery by those renowned monarchs, King Henry VIII. James, and Charles I. As by their several gracious Commissions here recited may appear. With a brief account of the Manner of the Archers marching on several days of Solemnity
by Wood, William
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- first
- Condition
- In beautfully ornate contemporary binding of black morocco, sides with gilt fillet border and central panel formed of a double r
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
A notable book in a choice binding. Wing W3416; Lake & Wright p. 318. Provenance: Macclesfield bookplate, blind stamp to head of title, and manuscript shelfmark
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- James Cummins Bookseller (US)
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- 368663
- Title
- The Bow-Mans Glory; or, Archery Revived. Giving an account of the many signal favours vouchsafed to Archers and Archery by those renowned monarchs, King Henry VIII. James, and Charles I. As by their several gracious Commissions here recited may appear. With a brief account of the Manner of the Archers marching on several days of Solemnity
- Author
- Wood, William
- Format/Binding
- Pp. [xvi], 78. A-F8 (-F8). 2 parts in one volume, with second title page to second part (continuously paginated): "A Remembrance
- Book Condition
- Used - In beautfully ornate contemporary binding of black morocco, sides with gilt fillet border and central panel formed of a double r
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- printed by S[amuel] R[oycroft] and are to be sold by Edward Gough at Cow-Cross
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1682
- Keywords
- Archery
- Bookseller catalogs
- Sports & Games;
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