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Click here to see our other books! Illustrations, Historical and Critical, of The Life of Lorenzo de' Medici William Roscoe 1822 T. Cadell : London 9" by 6" 4-168pp SUMMARY An illustrated biography on the life and work of Lorenzo de' Medici, one of the most important figures of the Italian Renaissance. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage : £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece, one folding plate, and two further plates. Collated, complete. A detailed biography of Lorenzo de' Medici from historian, art collector, botanist, and MP William Roscoe, one of England's first abolitionists. A fascinating account of the life of the Italian statesman the de facto ruler of the Florentine Republic. Lorenzo is regarded as one of the most powerful and influential patrons of the Renaissance movement within Italy, and was known as Lorenzo the Magnificent. Retaining the original half title. Former owner's inscription to verso of front free endpaper. Written by William Roscoe, best known for this important work and the poem 'The Butterfly's Ball'. Roscoe was also one of England's first abolitionists. CONDITION In a full calf binding, with gilt detailing. Light rubbing to back strip. Front joint starting, with neat tape repair running the length of the front joint, with tape lifting to the tail. Board firmly held. Inscription to verso of front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with significant spotting throughout. Significant tide marks to plates. 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
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