The Chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet; Containing an Account of the Cruel Civil Wars Between the Houses of Orleans and Burgundy; of the Possession of Paris and Normandy by the English; their expulsion thence; and of other memorable events that happened in the kingdom of France, as well as in other countries. . . .Translated by Thomas Johnes.
by MONSTRELET, Enguerrand de (c. 1400–1453)
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About This Item
London:: William Smith, 1845., 1845. Two volumes. Printed by Bradbury and Evans, Printers, Whitefriars. Royal 8vo. [iii]-xxxvi, 640; xvi, 552 pp. Chromolithographic half title (vol. 1), printed title-page for vol. II (only), steel engravings throughout, index; some leaves unopened, marginal tear on pp.79-80 (vol. 1), title to vol. I missing. Contemporary blind, gilt and black stamped half red morocco over marbled boards, t.e.g.; extremities rubbed. Bookplate and ink presentation inscription to Charlie Robertson, Brighton, 1878; Sotheran bookseller’s labels. Very good. EXTRA POSTAGE WILL APPLY.
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- Bookseller
- Jeff Weber Rare Books (CH)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- LLV2471
- Title
- The Chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet; Containing an Account of the Cruel Civil Wars Between the Houses of Orleans and Burgundy; of the Possession of Paris and Normandy by the English; their expulsion thence; and of other memorable events that happened in the kingdom of France, as well as in other countries. . . .Translated by Thomas Johnes.
- Author
- MONSTRELET, Enguerrand de (c. 1400–1453)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- William Smith, 1845.
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1845
- Keywords
- England
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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