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Historia General de Espana In Two Volumes
Father Juan de Mariana
1780
Andres Ramirez : Madrid
12" by 8.5"
(24), 14, (10), 784; (6), 806, (32)pp
SUMMARY
The 1780 edition of this famous history of Spain in a rather attractive blindstamped binding and in near fine condition.
Early Edition,Leather Binding,Scarce
Overall Condition: Near Fine
This book weighs 5 KG when packed
Canada/US Postage: £ 42.99
EU Postage: £ 27.99
European Postage: £ 45.99
Asia Postage: £ 74.99
Worldwide Postage: £ 129.99
DESCRIPTION
Direct from the library at Newton Hall, the 18th century country house and estate, seat of the Widdrington family in Northumberland, with a pencil shelfmark to the front free-endpaper and the armorial bookplate for S. E. Widdrington.
Bound in leather with gilt lettering and blindstamped decoration.
Complete in Two Volumes.
Juan de Mariana, 1536 – 1624, was a Spanish Jesuit priest, historian, and member of the Monarchomachs. Mariana's Historia is justly esteemed for its research, accuracy, sagacity and style.
Samuel Edward Widdrington (formerly Cook), 1787 - 1856, was an English writer. Having served as a Captain in the Royal Navy, he lived for some years in Spain. He served as High Sheriff of Northumberland in 1854. He was a fellow of the Royal Society, and the Royal Geographical Society. By royal license he assumed the name Widdrington, and purchased the moiety in 1842. He inherited the Newton Hall estate from his father, Joseph Cook.
CONDITION
In a full calf binding. There is only some mild wear to the extremities, with just some mild rubbing and edge wear. Internally, both volumes are firmly bound. The pages are very slightly age toned. Just the odd light spots.
Overall Condition: Near Fine
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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