Cromwelliana. A chronological detail of events in which Oliver Cromwell was engaged; from the year 1642 to his death, 1658: with a continuation of other transactions to the restoration

[Stace, Mitchell.]

Verlag: printed for Mitchell Stace. by George Smeeton, Westminster, 1810

Beschreibung

First edition, folio, pp. 196; 4 engraved plates, including folding facsimile, title page printed in terracotta and black; full contemporary gilt-tooled calf recently rebacked, new endpapers; corners a bit dinged, offsetting from plates, else a very good copy. "The intention of the publisher was to submit for his patrons and subscribers, such anecdotes of Oliver Cromwell as could be collected." Lowndes notes that "the volume was printed almost expressly for illustrations; accordingly it often occurs filled with engravings." Here the book is in its unadorned state, with only the 5 engravings, as issued. Lacking the advertisement leaf describing 23 related portraits and views available for purchase individually. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 44570

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Cromwelliana. A chronological detail of ...

Verlag: printed for Mitchell Stace. by George Smeeton, Westminster

Erscheinungsdatum: 1810

Einband: Hardcover

Auflage: 1. Auflage