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Cromwelliana. A chronological detail of events in which Oliver Cromwell was engaged; from the year 1642 to his death, 1658: with a continuation of other transactions to the restoration
by [Stace, Mitchell.]
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About This Item
Westminster: printed for Mitchell Stace... by George Smeeton, 1810. First edition, folio, pp. 196; 4 engraved plates, including folding facsimile, title page printed in terracotta and black; full contemporary gilt-tooled calf recently rebacked, new endpapers; corners a bit dinged, offsetting from plates, else a very good copy. "The intention of the publisher was to submit for his patrons and subscribers, such anecdotes of Oliver Cromwell as could be collected." Lowndes notes that "the volume was printed almost expressly for illustrations; accordingly it often occurs filled with engravings." Here the book is in its unadorned state, with only the 5 engravings, as issued. Lacking the advertisement leaf describing 23 related portraits and views available for purchase individually.
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- Rulon-Miller Books
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- 44570
- Title
- Cromwelliana. A chronological detail of events in which Oliver Cromwell was engaged; from the year 1642 to his death, 1658: with a continuation of other transactions to the restoration
- Author
- [Stace, Mitchell.]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- printed for Mitchell Stace... by George Smeeton
- Place of Publication
- Westminster
- Date Published
- 1810
- Keywords
- History , Oliver , Cromwell , English
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