The Historie of the Most Renowned and Victorious Princess Elizabeth, Late Queene of England
Composed by Way of Annals, Never Heretofore so Faithfully and Fully Published in English
London: Printed for Benjamin Fisher and are to be Sold at his Shop in Aldergate Street
MDCXXX [1630] (Author unidentified in this edition but known to have been compiled by William Camden, published posthumously, identified in later editions)
- Small folio (10 3/4 x 7 1/4), repaired
- Complete with four sections following distinct pagination: [20], 138 p.; 120 p.; 148 [i.e. 154] p.; 224, [20] p. (p. [244] blank)
- Rare portrait frontis of Elizabeth present, toned, some foxing/stains, several small holes
- Period calf, later rebacked
- Morocco label to spine in gilt
- Boards with decorative paneling, worn with scuffs/rubbing, chips to leather in places
- Corners and edges show some repair
- Toned endpapers, bookseller ticket and light pencil markings
- Hinges reinforced
- Contemporary POS to title (George Shakesby?) and small ink markings/stamp verso title
- Contents trimmed, lightly toned throughout, mild to moderate dampstaining throughout, with occasional moderate foxing, mostly marginal
- Text block good, toned, some chipping
- Pages show creased in places including dog-eared corners
- Overall this volume is good with condition issues to be expected given its age and rarity
- Still a precious title with the rare frontis portrait intact
- A nearly 400 year old book, so there may be obscure condition issues not covered here, please ask if anything unclear or if more photos are needed
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Given the age, rarity and fragility of this volume, we regret that returns are not possible, so please ask any questions or request additional photos before agreeing to purchase
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