1655, 1st ed. Church-History

Updated August 6, 2026

Estimate: 1 / 1000 The Church-History of Britain; from the Birth of Jesus Christ, Untill the Year MDCXLVII. London, 1655. Folio. With several engraved plates (lacking one.) Modern full calf in period style. Intact, some repairs to contents, Good. FIRST EDITION. Thomas Fuller's The Church-History of Britain (1655) is one of the foundational works of English ecclesiastical history. Covering the history of Christianity in Britain from the apostolic era through 1648, Fuller combines extensive documentary research with his characteristically engaging prose, producing a work that has remained an important source for the study of the English Church, the Reformation, and the English Civil War period. Condition: For lots in this online-only auction, condition is stated in general terms only, ranging from Poor to Fine, with Good being average (i.e. an exhaustive list of individual flaws is not included, but only our opinion of the overall cumulative grade is provided.) Most books in this sale have been given a brief inspection only and have not been fully collated (unless the collation is shown.) However, if loss or absence of text is observed during our inspection, then this will always be noted in the description. All lots are sold as-is and not subject to return for any reason. PLEASE READ THE VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOUND IN LOT #1.

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