Lives of the Queens of England, from the Norman Conquest; with anecdotes of their courts,,, in Twelve Volumes.

Strickland, Agnes. [1796-1874].:

Published by London: Henry Colburn -1848, 1844

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New Edition, with corrections and additions. Now first published from official records and other authentic documents, private as well as public .Illustrated title pages, with light foxing. Three quarter bound in red leather with marbled boards. Spine in gilt. Wear on leather on spines: tear in leather on spine of volume 1. Edgewear on volumes. Bookplates of Hans Hendrick Ayllme, Kerdiffstown on inside board of each volume. Name of previous owner appears in faint ink on some title pages of volumes. Otherwise a very fresh set of this interesting work, which marked a new era in the writing of English history by women. Though Agnes Strickland appears as the Author, her sister Elizabeth undertook much of the writing and research. A good set considering its age covering the time from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Queen Anne. Extra postage required on account of the weigh of the 12 volumes. Seller Inventory # 17079

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Title: Lives of the Queens of England, from the ...

Publisher: London: Henry Colburn -1848

Publication Date: 1844

Binding: Hardcover