Description:
[London] In the Savoy: Printed by T.N. [Thomas Newcomb] for Henry Herringman, 1678.. Second edition, folio, (iv), 734, (2, 17 index, 1) pp. Faint ink stamps of the Bradford Free Library to the first three leaves, title page with an old signature and several minor closed tears to the edges. 20th century quarter calf, marbled sides, blue spine label. Very good. Born in Italy of Spanish descent, Davila fought in a number of the campaigns he describes. Originally published in Venice in 1630, the English translation first appeared in 1648. Wing D414.
The Historie of the Civill Warres of France (Civil Wars of France), Translated out of the Original by H. C. Davila (Enrico/Arrigo Caterino) - 1647
by H. C. Davila (Enrico/Arrigo Caterino)
The Historie of the Civill Warres of France (Civil Wars of France), Translated out of the Original
by H. C. Davila (Enrico/Arrigo Caterino)
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
Professionally recased with new endpapers. Quarter brown morocco over marbled boards; 5 raised bands; debossed and gilt particulars to spine; all edges marbled. Also included is The Continuation and Conclusion of the Civill Warres of France. Clean text in a handsome & sturdy binding. Bookplate to front pastedown. 1478 pp.
- Bookseller William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA (US)
- Book Condition Used - Very Good
- Edition First Edition
- Binding Hardcover
- Publisher Ruth Raworth
- Place of Publication London
- Date Published 1647
- Size 4to