1838 Illustrations of British History, Biography, and Manners, In The Reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary, Elizabeth, & James I, Exhibited In a Series of Original Papers, Selected From the Mss. Of the Noble Families of Howard, Talbot, and Cecil; Containing Among a Variety of Interesting Pieces, A Great Part of The Correspondence of Elizabeth and Her Ministers With George, Sixth Earl of Shrewsbury, During the Fifteen year sin Which Mary, Queen of Scots, Remain in His Custody. With Numerous Notes and Observations By Edmund Lodge, Esq., K.H., Norroy King of Arms, & F. S. A. Second Edition, With Additions, Revised and Corrected.
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Illustrated, Leather Binding
Complete in 3 volumes. Second edition, with additions, revised and corrected. In an attractive uniform half calf binding. A notable work of British history exploring the reign of several monarchs. With additional material by Edmund Lodge, the herald and compiler of short biographies. With a selection of original papers, selected from the notable families of Howard, Talbot and Cecil. A history, featuring the biographies and manners throughout the reign of five monarchs, those being Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary, Elizabeth and James I.
Condition
Rebacked, in a half calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Rubbing to the spine, joints, boards and extremities. Small amount of loss to the spine, due to rubbing. Patches of rubbing to the front and rear joints of each volume. With two bookplates, one to the front pastedown and a second to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are clean with the odd spot.
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