A collection of the state papers of John Thurloe ... : Containing authentic memorials of the English affairs from the year 1638, to the restoration of King Charles II. Published from the originals, formerly in the library of John lord Somers ... and since in that of Sir Joseph Jekyll ... Including also a considerable number of original letters and papers, communicated by ... the Archbishop of Canterbury from the library at Lambeth ... the Earl of Shelburn, and other hands. The whole digested into an exact order of time. To which is prefixed, the life of Mr. Thurloe: with a complete index to each volume. / By Thomas Birch: complete in 7 volumes
1742, First Edition. London : Printed for the executor of F. Gyles. Worn set bound in full contemproary aniline calf with a leather gilt-blocked label to the spine. Some wear and tear to the spine and panel edges as with age.Includes previous owner's inscription. Provenance; from the library of Thomas.....