RARE 1668 William Crowe’s catalogue Catalogue of our English Writers on the Old and New Testament
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Very RARE 1668 William Crowe’s catalogue.
Catalogue of our English Writers on the Old and New Testament
William Crowe (1616 – 1675) catalogued the inventory of Lambeth Palace Library, respository of the records of the Church of England and published anonymously in 1663 a bibliography of commentaries entitled An Exact Collection or Catalogue of our English Writers on the Old and New Testament (second edition 1668).
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Very RARE 1668 William Crowe’s catalogue.
Catalogue of our English Writers on the Old and New Testament
William Crowe (1616 – 1675) catalogued the inventory of Lambeth Palace Library, respository of the records of the Church of England and published anonymously in 1663 a bibliography of commentaries entitled The Catalogue of our English Writers on the Old and New Testament (second edition 1668).
William Crowe (1616–1675) was an English clergyman and bibliographer. He was born in Suffolk in 1616, and matriculated at the University of Cambridge as a member of Caius College on 14 December 1632.[1] On 4 December 1668, he was nominated by Archbishop Gilbert Sheldon chaplain and schoolmaster of the hospital of Holy Trinity at Croydon, Surrey, founded by Archbishop Whitgift. This office he held till 1675, when the following entry appears in the Croydon parish register:—’ 1675
Size: Octavo – approx. 6 1/2 inches x 4 1/8 inches x 1 inch.
Binding: Leather
Published: London
Year: 1668
Signed G.F Wilson, 1889.
Condition: Good. See all photos for condition.
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1668 William Crowe’s catalogue
| Weight | 1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12 × 12 × 8 in |
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| Grade | Short definition | Key signs to look for | Typical use / value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine (F) | Virtually as issued; near‑new for its age. | Tight, original binding; clean, unmarked pages; original leather or cloth intact; minimal shelf wear. | Collector quality; commands the highest premium. |
| Very Good (VG) | Light signs of use but well cared for. | Minor rubbing at edges; small scuffs; sound binding; complete text and plates/maps present. | Collectible; desirable but lower premium than Fine. |
| Good (G) | Clearly used; moderate wear and handling signs. | Fading or spine rubbing; light foxing or inscriptions; small tears; structurally sound. | Solid reading copy; modest market value. |
| Fair | Worn but generally complete text block. | Heavy wear to boards; loose hinges; missing endpapers or half‑title; soiling or repairs needed. | Low value; suitable for restoration or rebinding. |
| Poor / Reading Copy | Heavily damaged; often only the text remains usable. | Detached covers; missing pages; severe water/mold damage; heavy foxing or staining. | Reference or restoration only; minimal market value unless content is exceptionally rare. |
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