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The Perfect Politician: Or, A Full View of the Life and Actions (Military and Civil) of O.Cromwel. Containing also a History of the late Civil War, so far as He was concerned therein
by [Henry Fletcher; William Roybould]
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fair/N
- Seller
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Birsay, Orkney, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: John Crump, 1680 A fair copy of the 'Second Edition Corrected and much Enlarged. Whereunto is added His Character, and A compleat Catalogue of all the Honours conferr'd by him on several Persons.' First published in 1660, this is a largely sympathetic view of Cromwell and has been attributed to Henry Fletcher and William Roybould who are listed as the publishers for the 1st edition. This copy has been rebound, probably in the early 1800's, as there is a signature of William Hall, June 3rd 1826, on the first new initial blank. It lacks the frontispiece but is otherwise complete. The half leather binding has raised bands to the spine and gilt tooled decoration. There is a title label (part rubbed) and a stamped date to the base. The spine has some wear to joints and the base but is sound. The boards have scuffing and wear to corners and little scuffing to the marbled suface. The endpapers are marbled. Contents: 2 initial blanks (1800's); title page in red and black ink; dedication 4pp; text pp 1-280; his character pp 280-283; blank; Catalogue of Honours pp 285-294; Finis; 2 final blanks (1800's). The title page is very browned with repair to base (and the remains of sellotape staining at the base); large dark stain to the top margin of the first text page, affecting some text to verso, but not generally obscuring text, except where there is an old sellotape stain; small piece missing from the bottom margin of the same page; text pages with general browning and intermittent stain to top margin, sometimes affecting page title but not text. Paper quality is generally poor. Please enquire if you would like to see additional images.
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- Bookseller
- E C Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 031961
- Title
- The Perfect Politician: Or, A Full View of the Life and Actions (Military and Civil) of O.Cromwel. Containing also a History of the late Civil War, so far as He was concerned therein
- Author
- [Henry Fletcher; William Roybould]
- Format/Binding
- Half-Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Jacket Condition
- N
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John Crump
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1680
- Keywords
- British History; Protectorate; Charles I; English Civil War;
- Bookseller catalogs
- HISTORY;
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall
Terms of Sale
E C Books
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About the Seller
E C Books
Biblio member since 2011
Birsay, Orkney
About E C Books
E C Books is a small online bookselling business, specialising in pre 20th century works:natural history, science, history, and travel, aiming for rarer and more unusual books. Our largest stock area is Natural History, where we have a good range of books from the 1700-1800's, many finely illustrated. Other areas include children's books, particularly late 1800's-early 1900's - again illustrated; and literature pre 1900.When you order books from us we ensure that they are properly packed to protect condition, and we always use recorded or 'signed for' postal services for more secure delivery. Please note that we have recently moved to the beautiful Orkney Islands, where we intend to open a bookshop over the next year. Because of our location we cannot guarantee 'next day' delivery but we will get your purchase to you as quickly and safely as we can.Please note that the buyer is responsible for the payment of any tax or duty on import.
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