8 Volume Collection From the Works of Lady Jackson, Old Paris, Its Court and Literary Salons; Court of France in the Sixteenth Century; The Last of the Valois, Accession of Henry of Navarre; The First of the Bourbons

Lady Catherine Hannah Charlotte Elliott Jackson

Published by The Grolier Society, Boston, 1899

About this Item

8 volume set out of 14 of the works of Lady Jackson [Lady Catherine Hannah Charlotte Elliott Jackson (1824-1891)]. The four books that are present are complete, each comprising two volumes. Lacking volumes 3 & 4, 11-14. Published by The Grolier Society, Boston, c1899. Edition des Amateurs limited to just 100 copies, this being copy #7. Bound in full black leather with 5 raised bands to the spine. The books measure 6" x 9". Top edge gilt. The set is in very good minus condition. The boards are mostly well preserved with moderate shelf wear. Leather is chipped and torn at the spine ends of some volumes. Volume 5 the rear board is detached. Volume 6 has water damage and the rear board is cracked. Volume 8 has minor water damage to the edge of the text block on the first 10 pages. Volume 9 the front board and spine are loose from the textblock but still attached at the rear hinge. Vertical staining to the front board, causing discoloration to the leather. Lady Jackson was the daughter of Thomas Elliot of Wakefield. She was also the second wife of Knight Diplomat Sir George Jackson (1785-1861), whom she married in 1856. Lady Jackson was also a prolific author in her own right, especially in the area of European history and of the court of France in the 16th century. The 8 volumes include: Old Paris, Its Court and Literary Salons (Volumes 1 & 2), Lacking Volumes 3 & 4, Court of France in the Sixteenth Century (Volumes 5 & 6), The Last of the Valois, Accession of Henry of Navarre (Volumes 7 & 8), The First of the Bourbons (Volumes 9 & 10), Lacking Volumes 11-14. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(K7-13).

Seller Inventory # 004016

Bibliographic Details

• Title: 8 Volume Collection From the Works of Lady Jackson, Old Paris, Its Court and Literary Salons; Court of France in the Sixteenth Century; The Last of the Valois, Accession of Henry of Navarre; The First of the Bourbons
• Publisher: The Grolier Society, Boston
• Publication Date: 1899
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition Thus.
• Condition: Very Good