Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Shortly before the present correspondence, having been greatly impressed by bryants book on charles ii, the historian g. Editions of the diary of samuel pepys by samuel pepys. The diary of samuel pepys, folio society, 848, eleven editions, quarterbound in the finest goatskin leather, and blocked in gold, handmarbled laid paper sides, book edges stained. I have received my le pepys set and it realy is the most beautiful set and quite unlike any other folio book.
We buy secondhand books published by the folio society, easton press and franklin library. I own the 1985 and 1996 fs editions, and a variation of the 1982 edition. The seventh volume of the complete diary of samuel pepys in its most authoritative and acclaimed edition. The diary of samuel pepys folio society leather binding 2003. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Published in series with charles van sandwyks bestselling how to see fairies, mr rabbits symphony of nature and other tails is a new folio society treasury of poems and stories, all beautifully illustrated and elaborately decorated. Does anyone know if this was the original folio society price or have they. Up, and all the morning at the office, and then to dinner, and after dinner to the office to dictate some letters, and then with my wife to sir w. The book merchant jenkins pepys diary folio society 3. The diary of samuel pepys complete by samuel pepys. John smith from the manuscript diary then and now in the pepysian library at magdalene college, cambridge for the first time in this 1825 edition the shorthand was derived from shelton s tachygraphia, a copy of which is also to be found in the pepysian library, which must have. Pepys diary is always an insight into the lives of the wealthy and well connected.
Published 1996 by folio society first published 1825. Unfollow pepys diaries to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. And this abridged volume has a brilliant introduction by robert louis stevenson. We also buy a large range of modern first editions, including. Published by the folio society for the first time, of mice and men is john steinbecks electrifying tale of injustice and shattered dreams, set during the great depression. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Pepys diary volumes folio society new latham 1996 abebooks. Pepys s shorthand diary was expanded to longhand by the rev. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. Samuel pepys other diary on display in new exhibition. Buy the diary of samuel pepys limited edition 11 volumes folio society, oxfam, samuel pepys cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website. The diary of samuel pepys by samuel pepys goodreads.
A new diary entry appears here at the end of each day. Samuel pepys was an english naval administrator and member of parliament, who is now most famous for his diary. Folio society the diary of samuel pepys in 11 vols limited numbered. The diary of samuel pepys 11 volume set latham, robert, matthews, william on. Dear diary, read this rather interesting book comprised of the diary entries of one mr.
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Buy the shorter pepys 1st folio society edition by pepys, samuel isbn. Begun in january 1660 and finishing in may 1669, it offers a richly detailed account of some of the most turbulent events. Leather customs services and international tracking provided. Although pepys had no maritime experience, he rose by patronage, hard work and his talent for administration, to be the chief secretary to the admiralty under king james ii. Ardis books item for sale ardis books folio society. I would have purchased this as a member of the folio society years ago, but one only has so much disposable income. Tanner 18601931, to assist him in writing his pepys biography. Trevelyan had passed over to him the extensive notes and papers of the pepys. A witness to the coronation of charles ii, the great plague of 1665, and the great fire of 1666, pepys chronicled the events of his day. Minnes by coach to white hall, where we attended upon the duke of york to complain of the disorders the other day among the seamen at the pay at the ticket office, and that it arises from lack of money, and that we desire, unless better provided for. Nice to get the set now at a far more discounted price in reasonable. I purchased the books from the folio society and they have been housed unread.
Oct 31, 2004 the diary of samuel pepys complete language. The diary of samuel pepys, a new and complete transcription. Folio society limited edition pepys diary folio society group. Pepys has paid great attention to the history of his fam. The diary of samuel pepys, a new and complete transcription, in nine volumes pepys, samuel robert latham, william matthews et al, eds. Folio society editions of pepys diaries the folio society has published four different editions of samuel pepys diaries over the last 70 years. The diary of samuel pepys, folio society, 848, eleven. Comprising his diary from 1659 to 1669, deciphered by john smith of st. Companion volume to the diary of samuel pepys auction. The works of geoffrey chaucer night thoughts by edward young lord of the rings leather bound limited edition the hobbit leather bound limited edition the silmarillion leather bound limited edition the diary of samuel pepys 11 vols. The diary of samuel pepys limited edition 11 volumes folio. Selling your books to us we buy folio society books. Im wondering whether or not to splash out on the le pepys diary at.
We buy and sell items like these, so please contact us if you have similar items for sale, and we will. The diary of samuel pepys opens with an entry dated january 1, 1660. The writer made no scruple of committing his most secret thoughts to paper. Published in series with charles van sandwyks bestselling how to see fairies, mr rabbits symphony of nature and other tails is a new folio society treasury of poems and stories, all beautifully illustrated. Although pepys had no maritime experience, he rose by patronage, hard work and his. This complete edition of the diary of samuel pepys comprises eleven volumes nine volumes of text and footnotes with an introduction of 120 pages in volume i, a tenth volume of commentary the companion and an eleventh volume of index. The works of geoffrey chaucer night thoughts by edward young lord of the rings leather bound. But i read pepys again now for his diary entries of the london plague of 1665 and the london fire of 1666. Buy pepyss diary 3 volume set first thus by samuel pepys isbn.
Memoirs of samuel pepys first edition samuel pepys bauman. This thousandpage book contains one third of the text of samuel pepyss diary, along with maps, a chronology, a glossary of archaic words, and an unusually. The diary which samuel pepys kept from january 1660 to may 1669. Johns college, cambridge, from the original shorthand ms in the pepysian library, and a selection from his private. The le diary of samuel pepys folio society devotees. To check if we have this item, or similar items, in stock, please click the check stock link below. Pepys diary by samuel pepys meet your next favorite book.
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Were always looking to add to our stock, so if you have any volumes to sell then please do get in touch. Some sets are offered without these extra books, so be aware. Please record all faults to avoid misunderstandings. How useful is the diary of samuel pepys to a historian. This companion volume vol x of the folio society edition of pepyss diary stands on its own and presents the essence of pepys without the detailed diary entries and notes. Up, and to my chamber to set some papers in order, and then, to church, where my old acquaintance, that dull fellow, meriton, made a good sermon, and hath a strange. The family of pepys is one of considerable antiquity in the east of england, and the hon. Pepyss diary 3 volume set hardcover january 1, 1996 by robert latham author 5. Begun in january 1660 and finishing in may 1669, it offers a richly detailed account of some of the most turbulent events of the nations history, including the coronation of king charles ii, the great plague and the great fire of london. Samuel pepys was born in london in 1633 and died there in 1703. Samuel pepyss other diary, kept 14 years after the last line was ruled on his first arguably the most famous journal in the world with a sad declaration that due to his failing eyesight. It is however quite interesting for its descriptions of.
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