De origine moribvs, et rebvs gestis Scotorum. : Libri decem ... / Authore Ioanne Leslaeo, Scoto, Episcopo Rossensi.
1578
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Title
De origine moribvs, et rebvs gestis Scotorum. : Libri decem ... / Authore Ioanne Leslaeo, Scoto, Episcopo Rossensi.
Created/published
Romae : In aedibus populi Romani, 1578.
Description
[38], 588 pages, 1 double leaf of plates : genealogical tables, map, portraits ; 24 cm
Associated name
Leslie, John, 1527-1596, author.
Note
Includes index.
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Place of creation/publication
Italy.
Item Details
Call number
270150
Folger-specific note
From dealer's description: "An important work on Scotland, by the exiled John Leslie, Bishop of Ross. "John Leslie was an esteemed historian and astute politician. Appointed by Mary, Queen of Scots, as her ambassador to Queen Elizabeth, Leslie was involved in secret plans to restore Mary to the throne of England. During the exposure of this conspiracy, he barely escaped with his life. The fine map published in this history of Scotland significantly advanced topographic knowledge of the country." Included are letters written by Queen Mary while abroad in Paris. With 11 full-page engraved genealogical charts and a two-page engraved map of Scotland based on the 1546 map of George Lily. The first separate map of Scotland to be found in any book. 4to (22 x 16.4cm), [40], 588, [32]. Occasional toning throughout, particularly on the plates. Bound in contemporary limp vellum." Ordered from Zinos Books, D9187, 2018-03-22, email quote. Purchase made possible by The Gladys Brooks Acquisitions Endowment Fund.
Folger accession
270150