A true & faithful relation of what passed for many yeers between Dr. John Dee (a mathematician of great fame in Q. Eliz. and King James their reignes) and some spirits : tending (had it succeeded) to a general alteration of most states and kingdomes in the world. His private conferences with Rodolphe Emperor of Germany, Stephen K. of Poland, and divers other princes about it. The particulars of his cause, as it was agitated in the Emperors court; by the Popes intervention: his banishment, and restoration in part. As also the letters of sundry great men and princes (some whereof were present at some of these conferences and apparitions of spirits:) to the said D. Dee. Out of the original copy, written with Dr. Dees own hand: kept in the library of Sir Tho. Cotton, Kt. Baronet. With a preface confirming the reality (as to the point of spirits) of this relation: and shewing the several good uses that a sober Christian may make of all. By Meric. Casaubon, D.D.
1659
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A true & faithful relation of what passed for many yeers between Dr. John Dee (a mathematician of great fame in Q. Eliz. and King James their reignes) and some spirits : tending (had it succeeded) to a general alteration of most states and kingdomes in the world. His private conferences with Rodolphe Emperor of Germany, Stephen K. of Poland, and divers other princes about it. The particulars of his cause, as it was agitated in the Emperors court; by the Popes intervention: his banishment, and restoration in part. As also the letters of sundry great men and princes (some whereof were present at some of these conferences and apparitions of spirits:) to the said D. Dee. Out of the original copy, written with Dr. Dees own hand: kept in the library of Sir Tho. Cotton, Kt. Baronet. With a preface confirming the reality (as to the point of spirits) of this relation: and shewing the several good uses that a sober Christian may make of all. By Meric. Casaubon, D.D.
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London : Printed by D. Maxwell, for T. Garthwait, and sold at the little north door of S. Pauls, and by other stationers, 1659.
Description
[80], 104, 109-256, 353-448, 45, [1] p., [3] leaves of plates (1 folded) : ports., tables (engraving) ; (fol.)
Associated name
Dee, John, 1527-1608, author.
Casaubon, Meric, 1599-1671.
Kelly, Edward, 1555-1595.
White, William Augustus, 1843-1927, signer.
Casaubon, Meric, 1599-1671.
Kelly, Edward, 1555-1595.
White, William Augustus, 1843-1927, signer.
Note
Edward Kelley was associated with Dee in these "actions." His initials, E.K., appear throughout the text.
"1587. Actio tertia" (caption title) begins new pagination on *3A1r.
The first leaf (pi1v) bears engraved portraits, signed "Fran: Cleyn invent" and has title: The order of the inspirati.
Title page in red and black.
The preliminary leaves have signatures: pi² A-E⁴ F-I² K⁴ *⁶.
"1587. Actio tertia" (caption title) begins new pagination on *3A1r.
The first leaf (pi1v) bears engraved portraits, signed "Fran: Cleyn invent" and has title: The order of the inspirati.
Title page in red and black.
The preliminary leaves have signatures: pi² A-E⁴ F-I² K⁴ *⁶.
Cited/described in
Wing, D.G. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and British America, and of English books printed in other countries, 1641-1700 (CD-ROM, 1996), D811
English short title catalogue (ESTC), R11048
English short title catalogue (ESTC), R11048
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Great Britain -- England -- London.
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D811 (folio)
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8/24/40. Manuscript marking (manicule) on p. *43 (final section). Bound in half morocco with manuscript label on spine: "704". Provenance: inscribed on front endpaper: "W. A. White 20 June '09"