The Man With the Iron Mask

Marius Topin; Henry Vizetelly

Verlag: Smith, Elder and Co, London, 1870

Beschreibung

The first English edition of this immensely fascinating discussion on the identity of the Man in the Iron Mark, a popular French mystery. The first edition of this work in English.Illustrated with a frontispiece.A fascinating and well-researched historical study on the mystery of the Man in the Iron Mask, and who could be behind it.The Man in the Iron Mask was an unidentified prisoner of state who was incarcerated from 1669 until his death in 1703, held across four prisons, including the Bastille, all under the custody of Benigne Dauvergne de Saint-Mars.Topin's work explores the many candidates raised when trying to identify the Man in the Iron Mask, with options such as the twin brother of Louis XIV, or the Italian diplomat Count Ercole Antonio Mattioli.Translated and edited by Henry Vizetelly.Bookplate of John Browne to the front paste down, with his ink inscription to the title page. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Only a few very light marks to the board. Front hinge is starting but firm. Bookplate to the front paste down. Bookseller's label to the rear paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the occasional scattered spots to the first and last few pages. Very Good Indeed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 840P15

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Man With the Iron Mask

Verlag: Smith, Elder and Co, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1870

Einband: Cloth

Illustrator: Not Stated

Zustand: Very Good Indeed

Auflage: First edition.

Art des Buches: book