Description

Click here to see our other books! The Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon Edward Earl of Clarendon; Edward Hyde 1759 Clarendon Printing-House : Oxford 15.5" by 10" [1], iii, [3], 133, [3], 523, [12pp] SUMMARY A scarce sought after large paper issue of the first edition of Edward Hyde's autobiography. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage : £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition, the scarce and sought after folio issue. Illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title, and engraved initials and head- and tail-pieces. Collated, bound without the half-title for the first part, though the half-title is present for the second part. The autobiography of Edward Hyde, 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. Hyde, the first Earl of Clarendon, was the Lord Chancellor to King Charles II from his restoration to the throne to 1667. He was a strong royalist, and wrote the influential 'The History of the Rebellion', about the English Civil War, a work which cemented him as one of the most important historians of all time. Hyde was in good favour for most of his life, before being accused of arranging the King's marriage to Catherine of Braganza whilst knowing she was barren, hoping to secure the throne for his grandchildren. He also showed contempt for the King's new mistress, and because of ill-health, his authority quickly weakened. After a few political hardships, he went into exile. Despite this fall from favour, he was the maternal grandfather of both Queen Mary II and Queen Anne, through the marriage of his daughter to King James II. CONDITION In a rebacked calf binding, with renewed endpapers. Externally, generally smart, with a damp stain to the head of the rear board. Light rubbing to the boards. Minor bumping to the extremities, resulting in a small amount of loss. A few light marks to the boards. HInges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with scattered spots. Bound without the half-title. 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