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Click here to see our other books! The Life and Pontificate of Leo the Tenth William Roscoe 1806 J. M’Creery for T. Cadell and W. Davies : London 8.5” by 5.5” xxiv, 1-489; [4], 1-472; [4], 1-541, [1-24]; [4], 1-507; xxvi, [2], 1-362; [4], 1-333, [2], i-lviii, [1]pp. SUMMARY The biographical account of Pope Leo X and his pontificate in six extensive volumes by William Roscoe. Early Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Rebound Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 42.99 EU Postage : £ 27.99 European Postage: £ 45.99 Asia Postage: £ 74.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 129.99 DESCRIPTION A second corrected edition complete in six volumes of William Roscoe’s biographical account of Pope Leo X. Born into the prominent political Italian family of Medici of Florence, he was the second son of Lorenzo de’ Medici, and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1489. He was not only the head of the Christian Church, but also the temporal ruler of the Papal States and head of the Medici family that ruled the Florentine Republic. He is known for often resorting to the common practice of nepotism to exert his influence in Italy. Roscoe’s ‘Life of Leo the Tenth’ first appeared in 1805. This is the second edition of 1806. William Roscoe, although best known for his poem for children ‘The Butterfly’s Ball and the Grasshopper’s Feast,’ was also respected as a historian and art collector in his time. In particular, this study of the life and pontificate of Leo X, together with his work on Lorenzo de’ Medici are considered to be important contributions to historical literature. With a dissertation and an extensive appendix to volume V and VI. Bound in a half calf over marbled boards, complete with frontispiece and half-titles. Illustrated with a frontispiece to the first volume and the occasional engraving in text. CONDITION In a half calf binding over marbled boards. Externally very smart with only minor shelf wear and a minor rubbing to the spine. With a minimal loss to the tail of the spine of volume one. The front joints of the first three volumes are starting with a slight cracking to the leather, but firm nonetheless. With Henry Arthur Lascelles’ bookplate to the front pastedown of each volume. Each volume has a previous ownership signature to the title page. Internally, firmly bound. With some minor faint scattered spotting to the occasional leaf, particularly to the first and last although, generally, the pages are bright and clean throughout. Illustrated with a frontispiece to the first volume and the occasional engraving in text. 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