The True Secret History of The Reigns of all The Kings and Queens of England, From King William the first, Called, the Conqueror. By a Person of Honour. [Vol. I]
Language: English
Published by London, England, 1702
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Marc Sena Carrel, Pacifica, CA, U.S.A.Marc Sena Carrel
AbeBooks seller since November 18, 2022
Condition: Used - Good
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The True Secret History of The Reigns of all The Kings and Queens of England, From King William the first, Called, the Conqueror, To which is Prefixed An Abstract of the General History of each Reign. First edition, presumed first printing. Printed in London in the year 1702. Approx. 7.5 x 4.25 inches. Handsomely rebound in 1/2 brown calf with marbled paper boards. Hubbed spine in 5 segments, with crisp gilt-stamped title and date. The [late 20th c. ?] binding in excellent condition and a pleasure to hold in hand. Title page + [22] + 424 numbered pages. Pages trimmed, age-darkened, and somewhat wavy. Occasional marginal age spots. The text covers English historical narratives starting from the reign of William the Conqueror in 1066 up through King Charles the First [1600-1649]. Includes a comprehensive index and an abstract of the general history of each reign. A Good Plus copy in a Fine binding. Scarce in any condition. 1 lb. 2 oz. A companion volume was published in 1705, documenting later kings and queens. John Somers, 1st Baron Somers, PC, FRS [1651-1716] is the putative author of this work. Bibliographic records from the British Library identify the anonymous "person of honour" as John Somers, Baron Somers. He was an English jurist and Whig statesman. Somers first came to national attention in the trial of the Seven Bishops where he was on their defense counsel. He published tracts on political topics such as the succession to the crown, where he elaborated his Whig principles in support of the Exclusionists. He played a leading part in shaping the Revolution settlement. He was Lord High Chancellor of England under King William III and was a chief architect of the union between England and Scotland achieved in 1707 and the Protestant succession achieved in 1714. Somers is also credited with a translation of Alcibiades chapter of Plutarch's Lives, Translated From the Greek by Several Hands (1683) John Dryden, editor.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The True Secret History of The Reigns of all The Kings and Queens of England, From King William the first, Called, the Conqueror. By a Person of Honour. [Vol. I]
- Author
- Somers, John
- Publisher
- London, England
- Publication year
- 1702
- Condition
- Good Plus
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Half-Leather
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Item weight
- 18 ounces
- Dimensions
- 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall
- Seller catalogs
- Fine Press, Fine Bindings, History
Marc Sena Carrel
Pacifica, CA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since November 18, 2022
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Welcome to the books platform of Marc Sena Carrel. I operated a professional book business between 2003 and 2017 in the San Francisco Bay Area, including via AbeBooks, and I am now a private party selling off fine books from my personal collection. I carry a choice selection of books, prints and ephemera for the discriminating customer. I focus on scholarly and antiquarian books, with a special emphasis on art books. From time to time I also offer original prints, including but not limited to antique Japanese ukiyo-e prints. Additionally I go in for occasional ephemera. Currently on offer via Abebooks are select titles. My selection is more eclectic and off the beaten path than mainstream and predictable. Please e-mail me at marcsenacarrel@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns. I will be happy to be of service. Thank you.…
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