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ROLT, Richard (1724-1770). The Lives of the Principal Reformers Both Englishman and Foreigners, comprehending the General History of the Reformation; from its beginning, in 1360, by Dr. John Wickliffe, to its establishment, in 1600, under Queen Elizabeth… London: E. Bakewell and H. Parker, 1759. Folio. With all 21 mezzotint copper portrait engravings on laid-paper. Bound to style in modern dark brown calf, boards ruled in blind, spine dated in gilt and ruled in blind, six raised bands, red gilt morocco lettering label, new endleaves (some wear, scuffing to boards, some light occasional foxing, soiling to text and plates). FIRST EDITION. Some of the subjects include Erasmus, Luther, Calvin and Elizabeth I.