Gadbury, John. The nativity of a gentleman, born anno 1665 on March the 14th in the morning astronomically and astrologically considered

Folger bibliographic ID: 235930
Folger call number: V.a.556
Folger holdings ID: 289715
Accession Number: MS Add 634

Commissioned horoscope for an unknown "Person of Honour," born in latitude 51.20 (i.e. 12 miles south of London) who is promised "more than ordinary Honour and Preferment at Court," with, in later life, "great increase of Riches as also a command over the lives and Fortunes of Many." With 42 astrological diagrams for each year of the subject's life (from 17 to 37) and tables up to the year 1736, his personality described at length, a prediction of when he will marry, and giving detailed advice for every year

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Title based on title from title page, "The nativitye of a gentleman, born anno 1665 on March [th]e 14th in [th]e morning astronomically & astrologically considered" Formerly Folger MS Add 634 Signatures: A-O⁸ Ruled in red Bound in vellum boards with gold tooling, including acorn corner pieces, gilt edges and remnants of red silk ties Acquired from Paul Grinke, June 27, 1973

Extended title: The nativity of a gentleman, born anno 1665 on March the 14th in the morning astronomically and astrologically considered by Mr. John Gadbury. 1681

author: Gadbury, John, 1627-1704