The history of Great Britain, being the life and reign of King James the First, relating to what passed from his first access to the crown, till his death. By Arthur Wilson, Esq.

Wilson, Arthur

Published by London: printed for Richard Lownds, and are to be sold at the sign of the White Lion near Saint Paul s little North-door, 1653, 1653

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Folio [11.00 tall x 7.50 wide]. ESTC ref; 006138318, Wing W2888. Collates complete textually, without the portrait. [12], 154, 153-154p, 155-160 leaves, 161-292, [8]p. A good, clean and solid copy in the main. The odd leaf or two with some toning else nice and clean. The occasional leaf with the odd very small worm hole. Overall a pleasing copy presented in an attractive binding with excellent provenance. This copy being from the renowned collection of W.A. Foyle at Beeleigh Abbey, with the elaborate red calf label in ornate gilt to the inner front board. Bound in a very attractive red half leather binding with marbled boards. Raised bands, gilt lines and a gilt-lettering directly to the spine. NUMEROUS ADDITIONAL PHOTO IMAGES AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT ME TO REQUEST. Seller Inventory # ABE-1696521325826

Bibliographic Details

Title: The history of Great Britain, being the life...

Publisher: London: printed for Richard Lownds, and are to be sold at the sign of the White Lion near Saint Paul s little North-door, 1653

Publication Date: 1653

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket