Brief Lives - John Aubrey

Brief Lives and Other Selected Writings by John Aubrey.

Edited with an introduction and notes by Anthony Powell.

First edition published by The Cresset Press, London, 1949.

An important selection of the writings of the 17th-century antiquary and biographer John Aubrey, including his celebrated Brief Lives.

Also included with the book is a period newspaper cutting titled “Serious side of Aubrey” by Anthony Powell, reviewing books concerning John Aubrey. The cutting has a handwritten date of 20 November 1975.

✨ Condition: Vintage used condition with age-related marks and wear. There is wear/damage at the lower end of the spine and a previous owner's name written inside. No dust jacket.

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Condition: Good

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