1854 8 Vols Lives of the Queens of England from the Norman Conquest Agnes Str...

Description: Click here to see our other books! Lives of the Queens of England from the Norman Conquest Agnes Strickland 1854 Henry Colburn : London 8" by 5" xxiii, 614; viii, 704; [8], 588; [10], 790; [8], 703; [8], 672; [8], 466; [8], 666pp SUMMARY A wonderful eight volume complete set of the comprehensive biographical work of the lives of the Queens of England by Agnes Strickland. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 6 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 47.99 EU Postage: £ 28.99 European Postage: £ 49.99 Asia Postage: £ 79.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 159.99 DESCRIPTION A complete eight volume set of the Lives of the Queens of England from the Norman Conquest, now first published from official records and other authentic document, private as well as public. These volumes are fourth edition copies with all the late improvements and embellished with portraits of every queen. Agnes Strickland was an English historical writer and poet and is most remembered for this extensive biographical work of the lives of the Queens of England that was first published in twelve volumes between 1840-1848. Each volume has a frontispiece and additional Vignette Title page. The first volume has thirteen plates and begins with Matilda of Flanders, Queen of William the Conqueror. The second volume has eight plates and begins with Isabella of Vallois, the Second Queen of Richard II and also writes of the lives of Katherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn, the first two Queens of Henry VIII.The third volume has five plates and continues the lives of Henry VIII's wives, also including the life of Mary the First Queen Regnant of England and Ireland. The fourth volume has two plates of Elizabeth when she was a princess and when Queen. This entire volume considers the life of Queen Elizabeth the First. The fifth volume has three plates and details the lives of Anne of Denmark, Henrietta Maria and Catharine of Braganza. The sixth volume has one plate and details the life of Mary Beatrice of Modena, Queen-Consort of James II. The seventh volume details the life of Mary II and has two plates. The eight volume has one plate and outlines the life of Queen Anne. Collated, complete. CONDITION All volumes are in full calf leather binding. Externally, lovely with only a few light marks to the boards. Front hinge of volume i and vi are very slightly trained but remain firm. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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