A History of the Early Part of the Reign of James the Second: With an Introductory Chapter

A history of the early part of the reign of the Catholic English King James II. First printing for W. Bulmer and Co. Including frontispiece of Charles James Fox. Fox was born in 1749, and served as a long term member of parliament. Openly in opposition of George II, he publicly supported America patriots, and their freedom from British rule. Fox would also briefly serve as the first Foreign Secretary of Britain. This particular work was originally intended as part of a larger history, spanning until the reign of William III. However, Fox failed to complete the work before his death in 1806. Instead this work only covers the first year of James II reign. With an extensive appendix to the rear, containing correspondence between Louis XIV and M. Barillon, the Bill for the Preservation of the King's Person, and much more. Rebacked in calf with original boards and backstrip preserved. Externally, sound, though with loss to the original leather, some marks, and bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Ink inscription to verso of front free-endpaper. Pages are bright, and quite clean, with just the occasional instance of foxing. Very Good. …