Executions Caulfield James (1 results)
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Published by John Caulfield, London, 1820
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Peruse the Stacks, ABAA, Gig Harbor, WA, U.S.A.Peruse the Stacks, ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerFirst edition. An interesting copy of an interesting book, which contains engravings and biographies of the Charles I Regicides. Caulfield's writing is mostly concerned with the details of whether the individual signed the death warrant, whether they fled, were captured, or surrendered, and if/how they were tried and executed, o…ften in vivid detail. This copy unique with the hand coloring. A grisly book. 4to, xi, [1], 112, [4]pp. Index. 24 fine engraved portraits, each within a border of skulls and bones, etc. This copy, unusually, has all the plates hand colored in a pinkish red (to resemble blood?). Original drab boards, rebacked with a heavy tan paper strip and 3 spine labels. Corners of boards worn and chipped. Clean internally and very good.
