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Click here to see our other books! Memoirs of the Duke de Ripperda: first Embassador from the States-General to his most Catholick Majesty, then Duke and Grandee of Spain; afterwards Bashaw and Prime Minister to Muly Abdalla, Emperor of Fez and Morocco, &c. Anonymous [John Campbell] 1740 John Stagg : London 8.5" by 5.5" xv [1], 1-390, 2pp SUMMARY A history of the life and diplomatic career of the eighteenth century Dutch diplomat. Early Edition,Leather Binding,Original Binding Overall Condition: 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 In a full calf binding, this is the second edition of this work. Although published anonymously, this is the work of Scottish author and biographer John Campbell, who also had a diplomatic career as her majesty's agent to one of the lesser American colonies. An entertaining history based around the varied life and diplomatic career of Juan Guillermo, the First Duke de Ripperda, with numerous amusing anecdotes drawn from the Moroccan and Spanish courts, alongside a a running commentary on the character of the two nations. In the final section, comparisons are drawn between the Spanish and English courts of the day. This work focuses on the 1715 to 1736 period of the Baron's life from the acceptance of his role as Dutch ambassador to Madrid, to the end of his life in Morocco. Featuring a two page publisher's advertisement to the rear, and a contemporary inscription to the front free endpaper, 'To: Arnoll'. ESTC reference no. T63900 CONDITION In the original full calf binding. Starting to front joint, with bumping to extremities and spine head and tail. Loss to the leather of the spine, most concentrated to head and tail. Marks to front and rear pastedown. Contemporary owner's inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with the odd mark. Overall Condition: 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