Charles I

London: Goupil & Co; Jean Boussod, Manzi, Joyant & Co, 1898. First edition. Leather. Very Good. 13" by 10". Various. John Skelton's illustrated biography exploring the life and death of King Charles I, an interesting look at English politics in the Stuart era. The first trade edition.Bound in half morocco by C. & J. Abbott, original wraps are bound in.An insightful biography on the life, career, and death of King Charles I.The author, John Skelton, offers an interesting exploration into Charles' importance in the history of England, most especially in how his execution shaped the country in the following decades. Told throughout nine chapters, from 'The English Constitution Under the Tudors' to 'The Civil War'.Illustrated with a colour frontispiece, twenty-three monochrome plates, and in-text engravings.Collated, complete.Label of the Nottingham Subscription Library to the front paste down. In a half morocco binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with rubbing to the leather. Light marks to the boards. Minor bumping to the extremities. Institutional label to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with some scattered spots to the endpapers. Very Good