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Frith [[bequest::bequeathed]] his books, valued at [[monetary value::£25]], to Jeake's son (also Samuel Jeake, 1652-99); they were added to their joint library catalogue. The books included many titles in [[subject::science]], [[subject::medicine]] and [[subject::astrology]], and a significant collection of [[format::almanacs]]. Jeake's library was dispersed from the 18th century onwards but a few of Frith's books can be identified today. Examples: Wellcome Library EPB/A/53221. | Frith [[bequest::bequeathed]] his books, valued at [[monetary value::£25]], to Jeake's son (also Samuel Jeake, 1652-99); they were added to their joint library catalogue. The books included many titles in [[subject::science]], [[subject::medicine]] and [[subject::astrology]], and a significant collection of [[format::almanacs]]. Jeake's library was dispersed from the 18th century onwards but a few of Frith's books can be identified today. Examples: Wellcome Library EPB/A/53221. | ||
| − | + | [[file:JeakeFrith.jpeg|thumb|50ppx|Frith's inscription, above that of Samuel Jeake the younger, from a copy of T. White, ''Peripateticall institutions'', 1656, Princeton University Library B1299.W454 I5713a]] | |
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Frith's books are typically inscribed with his name on the titlepage, and a note of the price paid for the book, in roman numerals. | Frith's books are typically inscribed with his name on the titlepage, and a note of the price paid for the book, in roman numerals. | ||
Revision as of 06:41, 28 August 2023
Philip FRITH d.1670
Biographical Note
Surgeon-apothecary in Rye; he may have begun his career as some kind of lawyer, like his friend Samuel Jeake.
Books
Frith bequeathed his books, valued at £25, to Jeake's son (also Samuel Jeake, 1652-99); they were added to their joint library catalogue. The books included many titles in science, medicine and astrology, and a significant collection of almanacs. Jeake's library was dispersed from the 18th century onwards but a few of Frith's books can be identified today. Examples: Wellcome Library EPB/A/53221.
Characteristic Markings
Frith's books are typically inscribed with his name on the titlepage, and a note of the price paid for the book, in roman numerals.
Sources
- Hunter M. et al, A radical’s books: the library catalogue of Samuel Jeake (1999).