John Gauden Charles (92 results)

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Condition: New. In English.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a historical controversy surrounding a seminal work, whose authorship has been debated since its publication. The work in question emerged amidst a period of political and social upheaval, influencing public opinion at a time when England was embroiled in civil strife. The book has been attributed to both the King and a prominent Bishop. The author meticulously examines the evidence, presenting a detailed analysis of the arguments for and against each claimant. The book's investigation is particularly fascinating for its exploration of the motives behind the controversy. The author explores the political machinations of the King's enemies, as well as the potential personal and professional ambitions that may have driven the Bishop's claims. This book offers a compelling insight into the complexities of historical attribution and sheds light on the power of literature to shape public opinion during times of profound political and social change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Eikon Basilike, with frontispiece, 1649, comprising three parts: the Eikon Basilike; His Majesties praiers delivered to Doctor Juxon; and the Apophthegmata Aurea, Regia, Carolina. A total of 300 pages. Printed by W. D. (William Dugard), with the fold-out frontispiece of Charles I, kneeling. The book has been rebound in full leather, with three raised bands on the spine. The exterior is in poor condition: the rear cover board is missing, the front board present but detached. The gilt lettering on the spine is still legible. The interior is in good condition. The first few pages are starting to pull from the textblock. Otherwise the binding is still quite strong. Slight soiling and faint staining to the page edges. Some page corners are creased, some are starting to curl. Moderate foxing, occasional stains throughout. A few pages have some water-staining. Text is generally clean & unmarked. One page has a small ink scribble in the margins. On the reverse of the frontispiece is handwritten commentary on the symbolism of the engraving, seemingly contemporary. Part of the commentary has been cut off by the trimming of the frontispiece. Please see the photos for further details on the edition and the condition.Very good condition, plays perfectly. Photos available. We ship daily. Expedited shipping available! (Heavy books & sets may require extra shipping charges.).…

Half leather. Condition: Very Good. Second edition; large folio; [8], 720, [4] pp, complete with four engraved plates. In contemporary half leather over marbled boards (worn with loss to extremities, spine rubbed, splits to leather along hinges but binding is secure). Occasional unobtrusive ink marks, spots and paper browning, closed tear and creases to front free end paper, undulations to final few quires probably resulting from vertical storage of this large folio, early ink manuscript inscription to front paste-down; overall a clean and wide-margined example of this attractive edition. Complete with 3 double-page plates and engraved portrait frontispiece (by A. Hertochs) opposite engraved coat of arms (by W. Hollar), A very good copy of this monumentally comprehensive and well printed edition. ESTC R6734. Hollar, W.; Hertochs, A. (illustrator).…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

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Condition: Good. Good clean copy in leather biding. Marbled end-pages. The Eikon Basilikon (Royal Image) is, purportedly the meditations of King Charles I and was published just before the date of his execution, January 30, 1649. It appealed so strongly to public sentiment that forty seven editions were published, prompting parliament to authorize John Milton's reply Eikonoklastes (Image Breaker). Catalog cuttings (descriptions) stuck on to rear end-pages to give a detailed background of the book.…