1650 1st ed Thomas Bayly Herba Parietis
Wall-Flower Newgate Prison Romance FOLIO
A rare, first edition of Thomas Bayly’s ‘Herba Parietis’ – a fascinating
romance novel written while Bayly was imprisoned. A few of his writings
offended the English authorities which landed him in Newgate prison. This 1650
first edition, printed in folio, features an impressive full-page frontispiece
engraving of Newgate Prison, where Bayly was held. This famous Holden edition
is quite popular and extremely rare.
The story itself describes the Roman exiles in 6th-century
northern Africa. It is curious though, the title has little to nothing to do
with the content of this work, and is often thought to be titled as such to
bring Bayly hope or good cheer while in prison.
Item number: #5378
Price: $950
BAYLY, Thomas
Herba
Parietis or the Wall Flower. As it grew out of the Stone Chamber belonging to
the Metropolitan prison of London, called Newgate. Being a history which is
partly true, partly romantick, morally divine. Whereby a marriage between
reality and fancy is solemnized by divinity. Written by T.B., D.D. (T. Bayly)
whilst he was a prisoner there.
London : Printed by J.G. and are to be sold by John
Holden at the Blue Anchor in the New Exchange, M DC L. [1650]. First edition,
folio.
Details:
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Collation: Complete with all pages
o [8], 130
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References: Hazlitt I, 42;
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Language: English
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Binding: Leather; tight & secure
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Size: ~11in
X 7.25in (28cm x 18.5cm)
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