Chronicles of Richard of Devizes Concerning the Deeds of Richard the First, King of England. Also Richard of Cirencester's Description of Britain.

Richard of Devizes. Richard of Cirencester. Translated & edited by J. A. Giles. Translator s copy with marginal notes & corrections.

Published by London: James Bohn,, 1841

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First edition, large paper copy, super royal 8vo (10 ¼ x 6 ¾), pp. frontispiece manuscript facsimile, (2), iv, 226, (2), fold map. Translator s copy with marginal notes, corrections & extensive redaction to the appendix in his hand. Some marginalia in pencil is over-scribed in brown ink including Dr. Giles A.D. 43 at the inner margin of p. 143. Half burgundy morocco & marbled boards, back in six compartments, gilt titled in the second, third, forth, & fifth, gilt center ornaments in the first & sixth, five gilt filleted raised bands. Very good copy in attractive binding in excellent condition. Frontispiece repaired. Some foxing to early sheets, some age toning. H6008. Seller Inventory # 8182

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Title: Chronicles of Richard of Devizes Concerning ...

Publisher: London: James Bohn,

Publication Date: 1841

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition