A Genealogical History Of The Kings and Queen Of England, and Monarchs of Great Britain, &c. From the Conquest, Anno 1066. to the Year 1707.

Published by printed by M. Jenour, for John Nicholson [.] and Robert Knaplock, London, 1707

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An excellent copy of the expanded second edition of this beautifully engraved historical work on the monarchs of England. The uncommon second edition of this impressive and richly illustrated genealogical account of the British monarchy. The work of Anglo-Irish herald and genealogist Francis Stanford, who first published this work in 1677. This is the second, edition, updated and continued to the year 1707 by Somersetshire herald Samuel Stebbing, and is therefore also a first edition thus, featuring many new illustrations also.Illustrated with seventy-six full page engravings, six folding plates, and one folding genealogical table. These illustrations are the work of Robert Gaywood, Francis Barlow, and Wenceslaus Hollar. Collated, complete.These engravings depict seals and funerary monuments, and the elaborate headpieces incorporate medallion portraits. Wenceslaus Hollar was a famed Bohemian graphic artist of the seventeenth century, and one of the most prolific artists of his time. With the inscription of M Ayerson Longstaff to the head of the title page.Tipped in between pages 604 and 605 is a former owner's three leaf handwritten copy of the transcript of 'State Papers. Vol XXXIV, Council of State. Day's Proceedings' of March 19th 1865.ESTC reference no. T147652A fascinating and detailed guide to the monarchs of England between 1066 and 1707. Rebound in half calf, with marbled paper covered boards, and endpapers renewed. Original gilt calf back strip laid down. Externally, excellent. Front hinge lightly starting, with board holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Discolouration and handling marks to title page. Pages generally clean and bright, with only the odd spot or light handling mark. Former owner's notes bound in between pages 604 and 605. Very Good. …

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Title
A Genealogical History Of The Kings and Queen Of England, and Monarchs of Great Britain, &c. From the Conquest, Anno 1066. to the Year 1707.
Author
Francis Sandford; Samuel Stebbing
Publisher
printed by M. Jenour, for John Nicholson [.] and Robert Knaplock, London
Publication year
1707
Condition
Very Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Leather
Illustrator
Robert Gaywood; Francis Barlow; and Wenceslaus Hollar
Item weight
6 kilograms
Dimensions
16" by 10.5"

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