SIR KENELM DIGBY; The Ornament of England 1603-1665
London: Jonathan Cape, 1956. First Edition. Hardcover. 366 pages. 22.5 x 15 cm. Elizabeth David's oval bookplate at verso of front cover. This comprehensive biography of Sir Kenelm Digby must have struck a cord with Elizabeth David. Most notably, Digby authored The Closet of the Eminently Learned Sir Kenelme Digby Kt. Opened, a cookbook, published posthumously, regarded as an important source on Early Modern food history. Digby was known as a courtier, naval commander, statesman, philosopher, and most importantly to David, a scientist. He published works on natural philosophy and alchemy and is credited as the father of the modern wine bottle for his glassworks innovations in the 1630s. Laid in: one two sided page of David's notes on various topics from the book. Interior and boards clean. Top corners bumped. Red cloth covered boards. Near fine. Item #4560
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