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Click here to see our other books! Matthaei Paris Monachi Albanenfis Angli Historia Maior William Watts 1644 Apud Viduam G Villielmi Pele : Paris 14" by 9.5" iij, 680pp, iiij, 94pp, 215pp SUMMARY A scarce edition of William Watts's revised edition of the life and historical works of Matthaeus Parisiensis. Leather Binding,Original Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 4 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 39.99 EU Postage : £ 26.99 European Postage: £ 36.99 Asia Postage: £ 65.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 99.99 DESCRIPTION Matthew Paris is commonly regarded as England's greatest medieval historian. He became a monk of St. Albans in 1217, and succeeded Roger Wendover as historiographer of St. Albans in 1236. He drew his information from many documentary sources including papal bulls and royal letters and from conversation with eye-witnesses of the events narrated. His style is graphic; his view is broad; and his opinions are expressed with fervour. Based on an earlier work by Roger of Wendover and also known as Flores historiarum, this is the new edition which first appeared in 1640. It was originally intended to be a mere reprint of Parker's edition, however its editor, Dr William Watts, who was chaplain to Prince Rupert, was regarded as a definite advance on Parker's. It was reissued twice, of which this is the first. Features decorative boarders, capitals and head and tail pieces. CONDITION Bound in decorative calf binding. Externally, a trifle rubbed with worn extremities. Both boards are held by the cords only. Frontispiece absent. Armorial bookplate to front pastedown. Copperplate ink numbering to half title. Early copperplate ink signature to endpaper dated 1690. Library stamp to half title and title page. Internally, generally firmly bound although endpaper is detached yet present. Pages are bright with the odd spot. Marginal tide marks effecting page 15 to page 52. Slight worming to page 189 through to the back board. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) 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. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques