Memoirs of the Life of Stephen Fox

[William Pittis]

Verlag: John Sackfield, London, 1717

Beschreibung

A scarce first edition biography on the life of Sir Stephen Fox, an important courtier of King Charles II. The first edition of this scarce work.ESTC citation number T76847.Illustrated with a frontispiece.A memoir on the life and times of Sir Stephen Fox.Fox was a prominent royal administrator and courtier in the court of King Charles II. He came from humble origins but ended up as one of the 'richest commoners' in England, and was one of the driving founders of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.Written anonymously, by William Pittis.Bookplate of Gerald E. Aylmer to the recto to the front endpaper and rear paste down. Aylmer was a historian of seventeenth century England, and sometimes master of St. Peter's College in Oxford.Label of the Colinton House Library to the front paste down. In a full diced calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Front joint is starting. A few light marks to the boards and spine, and some very light rubbing. Light bumping to the extremities. Bookplate to the front paste downs, bookplate to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with a few spots. Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 821P18

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Memoirs of the Life of Stephen Fox

Verlag: John Sackfield, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1717

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: Not Stated

Zustand: Good

Auflage: First edition.

Art des Buches: book