Your browser does not support JavaScript.To view this page, enable JavaScript if it is disabled or upgrade your browser.
Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery - Now FREE! ACTS & MONUMENTS by JOHN FOXE/*1610/RARE/2 VOLS./ELEPHANT FOLIO 17"/FINE LEATHER
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
VERY RARE - SCARCE FIRST EDITION - FIRST ISSUE
RARE LIMITED EDITION of a CELEBRATED WORK
TWO FULL FINE PANELED CALF LEATHER BINDINGS
ORIGINAL RULED IN RED THROUGHOUT - 150 WOODCUT ILLUSTRATIONS
A BEAUTIFULLY RARE ILLUSTRATED EDITION. LARGE FOLDOUT of WINDSOR CASTLE
ELEPHANT FOLIO 17" x 11.5" inches (LxB).
ACTS AND MONUMENTS OF MATTERS
Most Speciall and Memorable Happening in the Church With an Universall Historie of the Same...
by
JOHN FOXE
..... with certaine additions thereunto annexed: Anno 1610
AT LONDON: Printed for the Company of Stationers, Anno Domini 1610. [published date: 1610]. Rare early edition. In Two volumes. ELEPHANT FOLIO 16.5" x 11.5" inches (LxB). Pp. [26] 728; 731-1952 pages (register and pagination are continuous) + numerous woodcut illustrations throughout, folding woodcut of Windsor Castle, printed in black letter text, the "Kalendar" at the start of volume 1 is printed in Red & Black; volume 2 is ruled in red throughout, few early annotations including one dated 1634. A Rare book set attractively bound in full fine blind paneled calf leather boards, gilt decorated spine with 6 thick gilt raised bands & gilt lettering in compartments, with numerous in-text woodcut illustrations, including a long sequence of popes performing misdeeds. Became universally known as ‘Foxe’s Book of Martyrs’ or the Acts and Monuments. Known for woodcuts, especially Tyndale's martyrdom, woodcuts of various sizes throughout, occasional Roman type paragraphs (ones including quotes). This is the sixth edition. The second and third editions had been nearly identical, the fourth edition on had larger type and better paper. STC 11227: "Most copies. are imperfect." At nearly four times the length of the Bible, one source called it the "most physically imposing, complicated, and technically demanding English book of its era. It seems safe to say that it is the largest and most complicated book to appear during the first two or three centuries of English printing history. Extremely rare. Absolutely spectacular. A classic work. There are numerous close-up pictures of the contents given below; please click on them for a detailed description (See Scans below). Please take some time to view the 150+ pictures in detail, in order to gain a full idea of the contents and condition.
17th-century edition (and sixth overall) of this remarkably influential work, with about 150 in-text woodblocks depicting scenes of martyrdom. “After the Bible itself, no work so profoundly influenced early Protestant sentiment in England as the Book of Martyrs. Even in our own time it is a living force; some of its descriptions are burned into the memories of us all…The scenes rare presented with all the vividness of a dramatic representation; inquisitors, martyrs, and spectators are instinct with life and movement… It is an arsenal of controversy, and a storehouse of romance, as well as a source of edification” (Henry Craik). “Foxe’s Book of Martyrs was for more than two centuries one of the most widely read books in England. Appearing when the memory of the treatment of Protestants in Mary Tudor’s reign was fresh in the minds of its readers, it built up an image of the persecuting papist, which not only resulted in the fierce hatred of the Inquisition, and hence Spain, in Elizabethan times, but has strongly colored English thinking on Roman Catholicism to this day… There was no instruction that it should also be provided in parish churches, but it very often was, and chained examples (often 17th-century editions) survive not infrequently. The lively style of the book, not to mention the gruesome illustrations… was thus given an opportunity to influence— and prejudice— the minds of people in all the classes of society, including those who could not otherwise have afforded it ” (PMM, 52). “A vast collection of unforgettable accounts of religious persecution…This compilation came to exert a greater influence upon the consciousness of early modern England and New England than any other book aside from the English Bible and Book of Common Prayer” (Oxford World Classics). First published in English in 1563, it became an immediate best-seller.
NOTE FLAWS: Volume 2 title provided in facsimile, lacks the folding plate (as often). .
NOTE: OVER SIZE & OVERWEIGHT. SHIPPING WILL COST EXTRA. Please email zip for quote.
"PLEASE ASK - E-MAIL ***** ANY/ALL ***** QUESTIONS, regarding Description and Condition BEFORE offerDING".
There are numerous CLOSE-UPS GIVEN BELOW.
PLEASE CLICK & ENLARGE TO SEE DETAIL.
A SCARCE BOOK SET.
Only one 1610 copy [MISSING PLATES & PAGES] listed online - pricedat $20,000.00
One incomplete 4to mix & match set dated 1631 & 1641 - pricedat $27,500.00 ??
Check sellers other sales as we have NUMEROUS RARE Titles coming up.
CONDITION REPORT: A rare book set attractively bound in full fine blind paneled calf leather boards, gilt decorated spine with 6 thick gilt raised bands & gilt lettering in compartments (See Scans below), minor wear/tear to covers, spine, ends & corners (See Scans below), pages with marginal age toning, sporadic spotting-soiling, are clean & bright, folding woodcut of Windsor Castle (with repaired closed-tears & strengthened margins), few early annotations including one dated 28 April 1634 (p.287), (See Scans below), the bindings are tight & intact (See Scans below). The leather is smooth & supple to the touch. (See Scans below).NOTE FLAWS: Volume 2 title provided in facsimile, lacks the folding plate (as often), A2 with long repaired closed-tear, C2, K1, Q4, 3V4, 3V6-3V8 torn with loss & repaired, 3V5 torn with loss & 5" portion provided in facsimile, 8Z1 provided in facsimile, few other repaired closed-tears, corner repairs and margin repairs etc., (See Scans below). See, click & enlarge the 100+ pictures below to get a better idea of condition etc. There are many close-up pictures for your kind perusal. Please click on any of the 50+ images above & below in the listing for enlarged close-up pictures of details, virtues & flaws (See Scans below).
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
Published early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and only five years after the death of the Roman Catholic Queen Mary I, Foxe's Book of Martyrs was an affirmation of the Protestant Reformation in England during a period of religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants. Foxe's account of church history asserted a historical justification intended to establish the Church of England as a continuation of the true Christian church rather than a modern innovation, and it contributed significantly to a nationalistic repudiation of the Roman Catholic Church. The sequence of the work, initially in five books, covered first early Christian martyrs, a brief history of the medieval church, including the Inquisitions, and a history of the Wycliffite or Lollard movement.[11] It then dealt with the reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI, during which the dispute with Rome had led to separation of the English Church from papal authority and the issuance of the Book of Common Prayer. The final book treated the reign of Queen Mary and the Marian Persecutions.
RETURNS:Though every item is catalogued with the intent of accuracy. Minor flaws, may not always be noted, that is why there are 50 to a 100 pictures of every book we list. Please look at pictures&/or email any&/or all QUESTIONS, regarding description and condition prior to offerding.Only Improperly described items can be returned, as received within seven calendar days of receipt. Please email us before returning any item. Please Remember this is an sale and not a Retail sale.
GREAT NEWS! Subscribe to our newsletter, as we're always adding new RARE & COLLECTIBLE/Illustrated books in FIRST EDITIONS to the sales - shop! Take a look at our new inventory and see if you can find some great deals.
We appreciate your interest in our Shop and we will send you emails periodically.
Sign up for newsletter
EMAIL FOR NEW LISTINGS by"booker17" ONLY.
Sign up for newsletter
NEWSLETTER SENT THROUGH .
Your email is never revealed to seller.
All our sales start at $0.99 cents with .
Visit store:Booker17/Books Treasures
and
Add me to your Favorites list.
If you have any Questions, regarding Description and/or Condition, please E-mail us "Before offerding".
All items are guaranteed authentic and original. We do not sell reproductions or copies.
Please Remember this is an sale and not a Retail sale.
PAYMENT IS DUE IN 7 DAYS.
If you have no response, understand that your offer is a Binding Contract that must be paid as soon as the sale ends.
SHIPPING: Buyers to payUS Postal Service charges + INSURANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PURCHASES.
We do not charge anything extra, just what the post office charges, any excess payment will be promptly refunded.
We can also combine & ship via media mail with insurance.
SHIPPING:IN THE USA: PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPINGof a 9.0" x 6.0" inch book is $12.35. Insurance is at cost; $2.65 for the first $100 + $1.50 for every $100 there-on + Signature Confirmation cost $ 4.75 cents, all books are shipped in larger boxes with ample protection.New York Residents Add 8.25 percent Sales Tax.
NOTE: For Sets, Larger & Heavier books shipping will cost extra. Please emailyour Zip Code for a quote.
InternationalBuyers Please Note: VERY IMPORTANT:
-
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges.These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
-
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to offerding/buying.
-
These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.
-
We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.
SHIPPING:INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: INTERNATIONAL BUYERS Please Note:
Please Note: THOSE WHO PAY BY "PAYPAL" HAVE TO FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES AS ISSUED by "PAYPAL":
For sellers shipping from the United States Shipping to Value of items Recommended shipping company and service Any destination Any value Any international shipping company that provides door-to-door tracking that is viewable online, such as UPS®, FedEx®, or DHL® In the U.S. Less than $250 USD USPS®: with SIGNATURE Confirmation In the U.S. $250 USD or more USPS: with Signature Confirmation International Only for Less than USD $250 USPS: Priority Mail® with the Customs Declaration form. International For $250 USD or more UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE: EXPRESS MAIL® Only
- Ship to the buyer's verified address listed on the Paypal page.
- Ship the item using an approved carrier as listed above.
- For items less than US$ 250 the cost of airmail shipping of a small 9.0" x 6.0" inch book worldwide is $35.00 to$55.00. Insurance is at cost $2.65 for the first $100 + $1.50 for every $100 there-on. For Items more than $250 or for Sets, Larger and Heavier books Shipping will cost extra. Please email with your Country for quote. All books are shipped in larger boxes with ample protection. Charges INCLUDE Airmail shipping,Insurance &Delivery Confirmation.
We do not charge anything extra, just what the post office charges, any excess payment will be promptly refunded once item has been shipped. Estimated delivery dates include seller's handling time, and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. INSURANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PURCHASES.
GUARANTEE:We are more than happy to offer a full money back refund if the goods you have purchased are not as described. Customer satisfaction is our priority.
RETURNS: Though every item is catalogued with the intent of accuracy. Minor flaws, may not always benoted.Please email any &/orall QUESTIONS, regarding description and conditionprior to offerding. Please Remember this is an sale and not a Retail sale.Only Improperly described items can be returned, as received within seven calendar days of receipt. Please email us before returning any item.
offerding on or buying this item constitutes acceptance of all policies, terms and conditions as stated in this listing.
We are absolutely committed to customer satisfaction and our response and the 12year history reflects this!
See our response score, over 5,000 satisfied customers
To aid you in your purchasing decision, we provide a number of high resolution-quality scans ofevery book being offered for your review prior to offerding.Please review scans carefully and ask questions before purchasing.
BOOKS & TREASURES IS A LICENSED BUSINESS/BOOKSELLER IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
If you have any Questions, regarding Description and/or Condition,please E-mail us "Beforeofferding".
Please email any and all questions prior to offerding.
If you have no response, understand that your offer is a Binding Contract that must be paid as soon as the sale ends.
If you have any"DOUBTS" or any "QUESTIONS",please contact us first. "Before offerding".
PLEASE E-MAIL *** Any & / or All *** QUESTIONS,regarding Description and Condition, "BEFORE offerDING",
"ALL QUERIES ANSWERED".
Good Luck and Happy offerding ! !
I accept the following formsof payment Cashiers check; Personal checks, etc., etc., etc., et al., accepted Accepted Personal check Accepted Payment
Cashiers checks accepted, we also accept Personal checks, etc., etc., etc., all accepted.We accept credit cards only through Paypal.
I accept the following forms of payment:
Shipping & Handling
US Shipping
Calculated US Shipping
Enter ZIP Code and click button to see prices:
USPS Priority Mail®Other Shipping Options
$15.00 USPS Media Mail®
International Shipping
Click button to see prices:
USPS Express Mail International
USPS Priority Mail International
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
Click to View Image Album
More than just a pretty picture. Try Vendio Image Hosting.
FREE scheduling, supersized images
and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager.
Over 100,000,000 served. Get FREE counters from Vendio today!
