The Chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet; Containing an Account of the Cruel Civil War Between the Houses of Orleans and Burgundy; Or the Possession of Paris and Normandy by the English.

Johnes, Thomas [Translation]

Published by William Smith, London, 1840

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The Chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet; Containing an Account of the Cruel Civil War Between the Houses of Orleans and Burgundy; Or the Possession of Paris and Normandy by the English. Translated by Thomas Johnes. 1840. 640 and 552 pp. 9.75 x 7 . 8vo. Hardcover 3/4 leather. In good condition, with some scuffing and losses along edges and corners of boards and spines. Hinges remain in good condition and text blocks remain bound well. Light markings. Bookplates affixed to front pastedowns. Includes a variety of black-and-white woodcut illustrations throughout. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce and nicely preserved pair of works. Monstrelet (c. 1400-1453) was a French chronicler who is best known for adding to the Chronicles of Jean Froissart, who had died in 1405. Monstrelet is also known to have been present at the interrogation of Joan of Arc s interrogation with Philip the Good. Please note weight of volumes.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet; Containing an Account of the Cruel Civil War Between the Houses of Orleans and Burgundy; Or the Possession of Paris and Normandy by the English.
• Publisher: William Smith, London
• Publication Date: 1840
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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