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    By Thomas Rymer; Thomas the Rhymer
    Edinburgh   James Watson
    7" by 4.5" [4], v-viii, 1-44pp
    A very smart, eighteenth century edition of Thomas Rymer's celebrated prophetical work.
    By Thomas Rymer; Thomas the Rhymer

    1718 The Whole Prophecies of Scotland, England, France, Ireland and Denmark

    Edinburgh   James Watson
    7" by 4.5" [4], v-viii, 1-44pp
    A very smart, eighteenth century edition of Thomas Rymer's celebrated prophetical work.
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    : 0.75kgs / : 771L2

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    Description

    An Important Work, Leather Binding

    All editions are scarce, particularly these early ones. 

    Thomas the Rhymer, or Thomas Rymer as his name appears to this work, was a Scottish laird and reputed prophet. He was also known as 'True Thomas' due to his inability to tell a lie. Scottish lore depicts he prophesied many  important events in Scottish history including the death of Alexander III of Scotland. 

    ESTC reference no: T85466.

    Collated, this copy is complete with all text though lacking any original blanks.  

    In blackletter, with a woodcut border to the title page. 

    A scarce copy of these important prophecies.

    Condition

    In a full crushed morocco binding. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing to the joints and extremities. Fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned. Scattered spotting to pages.

    Very Good Indeed

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