A man of singular virtue : being a life of Sir Thomas More by his son-in-law William Roper, and a selection of More's letters / selected, edited, and introduced by A.L. Rowse
by Roper, William (1496-1578). Rowse, A.L. (Alfred Leslie) (1903-1997)
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About This Item
London : Folio Society, 1979. First Folio Edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth, in a slip-case. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 128 pages : illustrations (some colour), facsimiles, portraits (chiefly col.) ; 26cm. Subjects: More, Thomas Saint (1478-1535). Christian saints -- Great Britain -- Biography.
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- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
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- Title
- A man of singular virtue : being a life of Sir Thomas More by his son-in-law William Roper, and a selection of More's letters / selected, edited, and introduced by A.L. Rowse
- Author
- Roper, William (1496-1578). Rowse, A.L. (Alfred Leslie) (1903-1997)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Folio Edition
- Publisher
- London : Folio Society
- Date Published
- 1979
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