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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..
by MONSTRELET, ENGUERRAND DE [c. 1400-1453]
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
London: William Smith, 1840. Hardcover. Near Fine. Translated by Thomas Johnes, Esq. Two volumes. 8vo. Pp. xx, 640; xvi, 552. With added chromolithographed title, and over 100 wood-engraved textual illustrations. Contemporary three-quarter morocco over marbled boards, with double gilt rules and elaborately gilt decorated spine in compartments between raised bands, marbled endpapers, top edges gilt. Minor rubbing and edgewear to bindings, occasional light marginal foxing, but otherwise a fine, handsome set. A reissue of Thomas Johnes' esteemed translation of the "Chronicles of Monstrelet", first published at his own press at Hafod House in Wales in 1809, this new edition differs particularly in its plentiful illustrations. Continuing the work of Froissart, Monstrelet's history covers the period between 1400 and 1444 and is contained in two books.
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- Bookseller
- Karol Krysik Books, ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4097
- 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..
- Author
- MONSTRELET, ENGUERRAND DE [c. 1400-1453]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- William Smith
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1840
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Karol Krysik Books, ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Karol Krysik Books, ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA
Biblio member since 2012
Toronto, Ontario
About Karol Krysik Books, ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA
Interesting and unusual books and printed matter. Visual items, illustrated books, private press, mythology/folklore, modern first editions. Member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of Canada (ABAC) and theIndependent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA)
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