Hingeston Francis Charles Editor (5 results)

Condition: Good. 1st edition. Quarter Calf, P. lxii+319pp, foldiing frontis, Ex- Monastic Library [ St Augustine's Ramsgate ] with their ink stamp to the title, endpapers yellowed, heavy foxing to the preliminary pages, spine rather rubbed, a good reading copy. Latin text. A work by the Augustinian friar John Capgrave [ 1393 - 1464 ] The book is dedicated to King Henry VI and chronicles the lives of other great Royal Henries - six emperors of Germany and six kings of England, including Henry VI himself. THe book also contains Capgrave's prologue to his Nova Legenda Angliae, and several epistles to his biblical commentaries. 925 grams.…

Hardbound. Condition: Good. Written in Latin; 319 pages.

Condition: Poor. 1st edition. Quarter leather, G. lxii+319pp+15pp publishers catalogue, folding plate, Ex-Library [Hammersmith Public] stamps & bookplates, leather rather rubbed to the edges of the spine with a few nicks & tears, text block clean & unmarked. Interesting & useful account of the lives of German Emperors & English Kings with the name Henry. In three parts, Henries of the Empire [ Henry I - Henry VI ] English History [ Henry I to Henry VI ] and thirdly other biographies 1031 - 1406. The book also contains Capgraves prologue to his Nova Legenda Angliae as well as dedicatory epistles to his commentaries on the Creeds, Acts of the Apostles & the Book of Genesis. Capgrave [ 1393 - 1464 ] Agustinian monk & historian. 1250 grams.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. First Edition. John Capgrave (1393-1464) was a prolific medieval English historian, theologian and Hagiographer. According to the Introduction, "The Chronicle of England which constitutes this volume, appears in print for the first time in this present edition." The Chronicle covers 317 pages; there is also an "Appendicies to the Introduction," a glossary, and an Index in the rear. Original brown leather spine with gilt spine lettering over dark green paper covered covers. The spine is in decent condition; the covers are rubbed and worn, including at the edges. There is scattered foxing to the preliminaries, but the contents are generally clean and free of foxing. There is a bookplate on the front pastedown (Biblioteca Episcopi Plymuthensis; translation: Library of the Bishop of Plymouth); there is also an old bookseller's catalog listing on the top corner of the front pastedown as was once the fashion for book collectors, and a small previous owner name dated 1985 on the front flyleaf. This is generally a clean, tight book with no other interior or exterior markings. "Published by the the Authority of the Lords Coimmisioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, under the Direction of the Master of Rolls."; Folding Frontis Illustration; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 482 pages.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: eng. Language: eng,lat,roa. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1860. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - eng,lat,roa, Vol:- Volume 1, Pages:- 596, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 1 596 596.…