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Click here to see our other books! Memoirs of John Evelyn, Esq. F. R. S. Author of the "Sylva," &c. &c. Comprising his Diary, from 1641 to 1705-6, and a Selection of his Familiar Letters. To Which is Subjoined, the Private Correspondence Between King Charles I. and Sir Edward Nicholas; also Between Sir Edward Hyde, Afterwards Earl of Clarendon, and Sir Richard Browne, Ambassador to the Court of France, in the Time of King Charles I. and the Usurpation William Bray [ed.] 1827 Henry Colburn : London 8.5" by 5.5" xl, 394; 464; 441; 552; 399pp SUMMARY A calf-bound new edition of these historically significant diaries and correspondence, from English writer John Evelyn. Folding Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 4 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 39.99 EU Postage : £ 26.99 European Postage: £ 36.99 Asia Postage: £ 65.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 99.99 DESCRIPTION A new edition of this work. Complete in five volumes. Uniformly bound in full brown calf, with decorative gilt to the spines. 'The Memoirs of John Evelyn' comprise the English writer's diaries, and letters, to which is subjoined the private correspondence of King Charles I and Sir Edward Nicholas. Evelyn's diary, or memoir, spans the period of his adulthood to the year he died in 1706, providing insight into the life and events of a time before the publication of newspapers and magazines, making it a key source to modern historians. Historical events covered include the execution of Charles I, Oliver Cromwell's rise and death and the Great Fire of London in 1666. William Bray's edition of the work was assisted by William Upcott, who had access to Evelyn's family archives. With a frontispiece to all volumes, three folding plates to the beginning of Volume I and two plates to Volume II. CONDITION Uniformly bound in full brown calf, with decorative gilt to the spines. Externally, smart, with rubbing to the extremities and marks to the boards. With the spine title label to Volume IV rubbed off. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with scattered spotting to the endpapers and the odd spot to the contents. Contemporary ink inscription to the front free endpaper of Volume I. 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