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Click here to see our other books! An Historical Account of the Heroick Life and Magnanimous Actions of the Most Illustrious Protestant Prince, James Duke of Monmouth S. T. 1683 Thomas Malthus : London 6" by 4" [11], 4-142pp SUMMARY The very scarce first edition of this complimentary biography of the Duke of Monmouth, published two years prior to his Rebellion. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage : £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION A very scarce work. A largely complimentary account of the life and achievements of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth. Published two years prior to the ill-fated Monmouth Rebellion of 1685, it can be conjectured that this work was published with the aim of generating support for the 'illustrious Protestant Prince'. Illustrated with an engraved portrait frontispiece, which has been trimmed to perimeters and mounted. This portrait is engraved by F. H. van Houe. The dedicatory epistle is signed S.T. With the former owner's inscription 'H.C.S. Fanshawe Oct. 1920' to the verso of the front free endpaper, and further notes on the text to a rear blank. Wing T53 A4, B-I8, K7 Lacking leaf K8, which should be an advertisement leaf. A fascinating work setting the stage for the Monmouth Rebellion. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Rubbing to front joint and board perimeters. Hinges strained, with boards slightly tender. Former owner's inscription to verso of front free endpaper. Inscriptions to a rear blank. Internally, leaves A3 and A4 detached and loosely inserted, with title detached to tail. Otherwise, firmly bound. Frontispiece trimmed to perimeters and mounted. Pages significantly age toned, with significant spotting throughout. Minor instances of pencil underlining to text of leaves C5, C7, C8, H4. Small loss to tail of leaf H2. Lacking K7. 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