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Click here to see our other books! Memoirs, Illustrative of the Life and Writings of John Evelyn, Esq. F.R.S. John Evelyn; William Bray 1818 Henry Colburn; John and Arthur Arch : London 12" by 9.5" SUMMARY An extra-illustrated first edition copy of the diaries of John Evelyn, a noted run of memoirs recounting an important period in English history. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 6 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 47.99 EU Postage : £ 28.99 European Postage: £ 49.99 Asia Postage: £ 79.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 159.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition. Complete in two volumes. Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece, four folding plates, and four plates. Volume II illustrated with a frontispiece, and three plates. Collated, complete. An extra illustrated copy, with three additional plates to Volume I. The important memoirs of John Evelyn. Evelyn's memoirs span from 1640 to 1706, and detail fantastic insights into prominent events throughout that era, including the execution of Charles I, the rise of Oliver Cromwell, Charles II coming to the throne, the Great Plague of London, and the 1666 Great Fire of London. This edition includes the private correspondence of King Charles I and Sir Edward Nicholas. Edited from the original manuscript by William Bray. CONDITION In a full calf binding, rebacked with the original boards and spines restored. Externally, generally smart. Spines are discoloured and worn, with loss to the leather prior to rebacking. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light marks to the boards and spines, and a little discolouration to the extremities. A small amount of lifting to the head of the spine of Volume I. Light rubbing to the boards. Leather is lifting to the tail of the front joint of Volume I. Spots to the endpapers. Bookseller's label to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with some scattered spots, spotting heavier to the first and 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