New York, NY Dell: Laurel, 1984. Mass Market Paperback First Edition Thus (1984), so stated. First Edition Thus (1984), so stated. Very Good- in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: moderate spine lean and s bit of concavity to the backstrip, which also shows several faint stress creases; there are also a few very faint stress creases near the lower corner of the front panel; shows also light wear to the extremities and a bit of rubbing and scuffing to the wrapper covers; the text pages have tanned somewhat, due to aging; several of the front endpapers have been creased near the upper corner tip; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A sturdy copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing noticeable wear and several minor, cosmetic flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (6.9 x 4.25 x 1.75 inches). 710 pages. Mass Market Paperback.

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Since 1969 Antonia Fraser has written many acclaimed historical works which have been international bestsellers and is the recipient of many literary awards, including the James Tait Black Memorial Prize. These include the biographies Cromwell: Our Chief of Men and King Charles II and the history Faith and Treason: The Story of the Gunpowder Plot . Three highly praised books focus on women in history: The Weaker Vessel: Women’s Lot in Seventeenth-Century England , The Warrior Queens , and The Six Wives of Henry VIII . Her most recent book was Marie Antoinette . She is editor of the series Kings and Queens of England . Antonia Fraser is married to the playwright Harold Pinter and lives in London.

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Seller: Black Cat Hill Books (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 52062
Title: Mary, Queen of Scots.
Author: Antonia Fraser
Format/Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition Thus (1984), so stated.
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0440354765
ISBN 13: 9780440354765
Publisher: Dell: Laurel,
Place of Publication: New York, NY
Date Published: 1984.
Bookseller catalogs: Biography; Biography: M-R;

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