Historical Manuscripts Commission. Fifteenth Report, Appendix, Part II. The Manuscripts of J. Eliot Hodgkin, ESQ., F.S.A., of Richmond, Surrey

Various; J. Eliot Hodgkin; John Cordy Jeaffreson

Published by Eyre and Spottiswoode, London, 1897

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An important reference work on the impressive manuscript collection of J. Eliot Hodgkin, with Hodgkin's bookplate to the front paste down. An interesting reference work on the historical manuscripts owned by J. Eliot Hodgkin, an important and impressive collection of 661 manuscripts.The editor, John Cordy Jeaffreson, has neatly divided Hodgkin's manuscripts into eleven categories; Books:- MS. Books and Printed Books enriches with MS. Notes, Select Letters and Documents, Writings touching Charles I and the Civil War, Writings touching Charles II in exile, Draft Letters of Sir Bernard Gascoigne, Pepys Papers, Danby Papers, Ormonde Papers, Jacobite and Pretender Papers, Miscellaneous Writings, and d'Eon Papers.Jeaffreson was an inspector of documents for the Historical Manuscripts Commission.Bookplate of J. Eliot Hodgkin to the front paste down, the owner of the manuscripts this volume details.Ink inscription of Gerald E. Aylmer to the title page. Aylmer was a notable historian of seventeenth century England. His most important historical contribution is his trilogy on seventeenth century administration before, during, and after the Civil War.Published by the Historical Manuscripts Commission, the fifteenth report, appendix, part II. In the original publisher's half vellum binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. A little light rubbing to the paper. Some minor marks and discolouration to the leather, as is usual with vellum. Front endpaper has been excised. Bookplate to the front paste down. Spots to the paste downs and rear endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, only a few very occasional spots. Very Good Indeed. Seller Inventory # 819P20

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Title: Historical Manuscripts Commission. Fifteenth...

Publisher: Eyre and Spottiswoode, London

Publication Date: 1897

Binding: Vellum

Illustrator: None

Condition: Very Good Indeed

Book Type: book