Richard Edlyn - Observationes astrologicae, or, An astrologicall discourse - 1659

[15], 125 pp. 1 folding plate. In modern leather.

This is a very interesting little book, published by Samuel Speed who was the grandson of the famous John Speed prolific author and cartographer. Samuel speed died in betus prison for selling solatious books.

The author Richard Eldyn predicted through his astrological charts the coming of the great fire of London and the Black death/ plague. Although this book is about astrology it also tells you about the social beliefs and history of earlier times. This book is fair condition, with a stain on the front cover and the following few pages. The folding chart has a tear and a few small damages; see images.