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Click here to see our other books! L'Histoire Du Cardinal Duc De Joyeuse Antoine Aubery 1654 Robert Denain : Paris 9.5" by 7" [3], 432pp SUMMARY A first edition of Antoine Auberys history of Francois de Joyeuse, the prominent 16th century French Archbishop and minister. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Uncommon Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage : £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION Appended are several personal notes and missives, making the work especially useful to both the historian and general reader. Francois de Joyeuse was born in Carcassonne, the second son to Guillaume de Joyeuse and Marie Eleanor de Batarnay. His elder brother held some influence with King Henry II, who made him a Duke in 1581. In that same year he became Archbishop of Narbonne, despite being only 19. He inherited the Dukedom of Joyeuse in 1587, after the death of his brother at the head of the Catholic army at the Battle of Coutras. Later he supported the enemy commander, then Henry IV, and was heavily involved in the politics conducted between the Holy See and the French crown. This was the personal copy of Algernon Capell, Earl of Essex, and contains his bookplate to the reverse of the title page. Dated 1701 CONDITION In full mottled calf with gilt detailing to the spine. Externally sound with general shelfware and light marks of handling. The spine is a little rubbed and the spine label is missing. There are light tidemarks to the boards near the joints. The joints themselves are starting but firm. There is a bookplate and a brief numerical ink inscription to the front pastedown, which has offset. Internally lightly foxed but remains remarkably clean for its age. Firmly bound. Overall Condition: Very Good 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
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