The True History of The State Prisoner Commonly Called The Iron Mask, Extracted from Documents in the French Archives

George Agar Ellis

Published by John Murray, London, 1827

About this Item

The author's presentation copy of this scarce historical work regarding the 'Man in the Iron Mask' from the reign of King Louis XIV. The scarce second edition. Held institutionally in nine British libraries. In the original publishers paper binding. A presentation copy with an inscription from the author on the title page reading 'R. Westacott RA from the author'. Richard Westacott was a notable British sculptor, best known for the reliefs of the north-side of the Marble Arch in London and for the pedimental sculptures on the British Museum. An interesting historical work regarding 'The Man in the Iron Mask', who was an unidentified state prisoner held during the reign of Louis XIV, and the subject of much mystery and debate. Written by George Agar-Ellis, the 1st Baron Dover, who was a British politician and man of letters. In the original cloth binding. Externally, sound with shelf wear to the edges. Spine is cracked, with loss to the upper and lower parts. Marks to the boards. Hinges loosening but still firm. A few light marks to the paste-downs and free endpapers. Internally, binding weak. Could become loose upon further handling. Pages generally bright and clean with some light age-toning and a few scattered marks. Good.

Seller Inventory # 837G24

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The True History of The State Prisoner Commonly Called The Iron Mask, Extracted from Documents in the French Archives
• Publisher: John Murray, London
• Publication Date: 1827
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: None
• Condition: Good
• Signed: signed by author
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • European History