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A very good copy with a distinguished provenance, bearing the ownership inscription of Thomas Belasyse, 1st Earl Fauconberg (c.1627–1700), and a list of his expenses, headed "At ye Bull in Bushopgate' and including "to mr. Gifford to bye tobacco" -- 20s, "Paid to my Ld: of Canterbury...", "for bokes -- 9S".
Earl Fauconberg was a supporter of the Parliamentary cause in the English Civil War, drawing close to Oliver Cromwell and marrying his third daughter Mary. After the Restoration he was made member of the Privy Council to Charles II and was elevated to an earldom by William III. He was also Lord Lieutenant of the North Riding of Yorkshire (1660–1692).