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Click here to see our other books! The History of Charles the Vth Emperor and King of Spain, the Great Hero of the House of Austria D. F. Prudencio de Sandoval; John Stevens 1703 R. Smith : London 7.5" by 5" [16], 464, [7pp] SUMMARY A very scarce first edition in English of Prudencio de Sandoval's important history of Emperor Charles V, a sought after work illustrated with a portrait frontispiece. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Very Scarce 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 The very scarce first edition of this work in English. ESTC citation number T153443. Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece. Register is irregular but text is complete and continuous. Collated, complete. Originally written in Spanish and published between 1604 and 1606. A detailed biography and history on the life and reign of Emperor Charles V. This biography is a very important source of information on the reign of Charles and its importance. Charles V was a member of the House of Habsburg, and saw the family rise in ranks and situation throughout his life as he was at the head. Charles also held the titles of the Archduke of Austria, the King of Spain, and Lord of the Netherlands as Duke of Burgundy. Written by Prudencio de Sandoval, a Spanish historian, and Benedictine monk. Translated into English by John Stevens. Two bookplates to the front paste down, of Tortworth Rectory and Richard Luckett. CONDITION In a full calf binding, rebacked with the original boards restored. Externally, generally smart. Some light rubbing and discolouration to the original boards. Minor bumping to the extremities. Only a few small marks to the boards. Front paste down and endpaper are discoloured and a little worn, with a repaired chip to the head of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with the occasional spot. Tide mark to the frontispiece and first couple of pages, smaller tide mark to the head of the last few pages. 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