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Click here to see our other books! The Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon, Lord High Chancellor of England Edward Hyde, the Earl of Clarendon 1759 Clarendon Printing-House : Oxford 10" by 6.5" i-vi, 1-264 [10]; 539; 993 [22]pp SUMMARY A smart example of the first edition of this account of the life of the Earl of Clarendon. First Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage : £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this work, complete in three volumes. The ordinary paper edition. A comprehensive autobiography of Edward Earl of Clarendon. Containing an account of his life from birth to the Restoration in 1660. Followed by his history of the Grand Rebellion, from the Restoration to his banishment in 1667. Printed from his original manuscripts, given to the University of Oxford by the heirs of the late Earl of Clarendon. Edward Hyde, the First Earl of Clarendon was an English statesman, lawyer, and historian, chief advisor to Charles I during the First English Civil War, and Lord Chancellor to Charles II until 1667, when he fell out of favour and was exiled. Volumes II and III title pages read 'Continuation of the Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon'. With two title pages to volume I, as called for. Vol I has separate pagination, while that of vols II and III is continuous. ESTC T55769 With the bookplate of baronet Sir John Dashwood King to each front pastedown. CONDITION In full calf bindings. Significant rubbing to back strips, most concentrated to heads and tails. Head of rear joint of volume I, and front joint of volume I strained, but firmly held. Centre of front hinge of volume III strained, but firmly held. Bookplates to front pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. 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