Memoirs of the Reign of King Charles the First

Sir Philip Warwick

Verlag: John Ballantyne and Co.; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, Edinburgh and London, 1813

Beschreibung

An early nineteenth century reprint of Philip Warwick's collection of memoires of King Charles I with illustrations. First edition of Memoirs of the Reign of King Charles the First by Sir Philip Warwick in full calf binding.Together with a continuation of the happy restauration of King Charles II.Includes the title page from a very early edition in 1702.Illustrated with two engravings, as the frontispieces for each title page, of portraits of King Charles I and the author.Uncommon in this edition.Philip Warwick was a seventeenth century English writer and politician. He was a loyal supporter of Chalres II and was knighted and made a member of parliament. He is chiefly known for this work, written between 1675 and 1677.Prior owner's book plate to the first pastedown. From the library of Frederick Watson. Also prior owner's ink inscription from 1910 to the pastedown. In full calf binding. The hinges are working loose and held by cords only. There is some loss to the tail of the spine. There is some rubbing to the head of the spine and to the extremities. Prior owner's book plate to the first pastedown and prior owner's ink inscription from 1910 to the pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with some light spotting. Good Only. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 852W6

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Memoirs of the Reign of King Charles the ...

Verlag: John Ballantyne and Co.; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, Edinburgh and London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1813

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: Various

Zustand: Good Only

Art des Buches: book