1675 Divine Fancies Francis Quarles Very Scarce

Description: Click here to see our other books! Divine Fancies, Digested Into Epigrams, Meditations, and Observations Francis Quarles 1675 T. D. for John Williams : London 6" by 3.5" [24], 167pp SUMMARY A very scarce poetical work by the Royalist Francis Quarles, containing scathing poems that attack the Puritans and Papists. Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION A very scarce work.A poetry collection of epigrams, meditations, and observations.In 'Divine Fancies' Quarles established his viewpoint as an Anglican and royalist, clearly stating but religious and political stances against the puritans and papists, who he vigorously attacks in this work.This work was first published in 1632, written in the budding build up to the English Civil War, with the parliamentarians and Puritans gaining power. This seventh edition was published after the Restoration, when Charles II was on the throne, and after the death of Quarles in 1644. Quarles never lived to see the Restoration.Quarles showcases the growing issues in the country at this time through his verse and observations, providing a fascinating insight into mid-seventeenth century England. Written by Francis Quarles, who is best known for his emblem book, 'Emblems'. Two notable descendants of Quarles include the American abolitionists Charles Henry Langston and John Mercer Langston.The seventh edition of this work.Allen Freer bookplate to the front pastedown. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front pastedown and to the recto to the front endpaper. Prior owner's ink inscription to the title page. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the boards and spine. Head of the spine is lifting a little. Boards are a little cocked. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Front hinge is starting but firm. Discolouration and tidemarks to the endpapers. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front pastedown and to the recto to the front endpaper. Spots to the endpapers. Front endpaper is a little chipped. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with a few occasional spots. Prior owner's ink inscription to the title page. Light tidemark to gathering E and to a couple of other leaves. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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