Cardanus Rider (active England, 17th century)

Rider’s British Merlin, for the Year of Our Lord God 1753, Being the First after Bissextile or Leap-Year, Adorn'd with Many Delightful and Useful Verities, Fitting All Capacities in the Islands of Great Britain's Monarchy, with Notes of Husbandry, Fairs, Marts, and Tables for Many Necessary Uses, 1753

Printed ink on paper , 13.5 x 8 x 3 cm (5 5/16 x 3 1/8 x 1 3/16 in.)

Object details

Accession number

9.d.1.14

Creators

Cardanus Rider (active England, 17th century) - author
R. Nutt (active London, 18th century) - publisher

Full title

Rider’s British Merlin, for the Year of Our Lord God 1753, Being the First after Bissextile or Leap-Year, Adorn'd with Many Delightful and Useful Verities, Fitting All Capacities in the Islands of Great Britain's Monarchy, with Notes of Husbandry, Fairs, Marts, and Tables for Many Necessary Uses

Creation Date

1753

Language

English

Publication Place

London

Binding Description

Red leather binding with gilded decoration on front and back covers and spine, with two metal clasps.

Description

4 v., 24°

Provenance

In the collection of Jack Bennett Purchased by Isabella Stewart Gardner from the bookseller and importer Charles E. Lauriat Company, Boston for $32.50 for four volumes on 29 September 1922.

Marks

Signed in brown ink (first blank page): Jack Bennett

Dimensions

13.5 x 8 x 3 cm (5 5/16 x 3 1/8 x 1 3/16 in.)

Display Media

Printed ink on paper

Web Commentary

Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.

Permanent Gallery Location

Macknight Room

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Cardanus Rider - Rider's British Merlin, For the Year of Our Lord God 1753, 1753