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Description: First edition. 8vo. (197mm. ) Pp. [2], [1] ii -viii, [1] 2 - 262, [2] 3 - 31 [1]. Contents lightly soiled. Contemporary calf worn, joints split, hinges fine, corners bumped with the boards showing through, spine with five raised bands, chipped at the head, red morocco title label. Two names in pencil on the front endpapers Anonymous. By William Tytler. The appendix is separately paginated. William Tytler ( 1711 - 1792 ), Scottish historian. This is the author's first work, in it he very much supports the cause of the unfortunate princess, and brings forward a powerful and logical argument to the question of her innocence or guilt for the first time. It was indeed this first appeal on behalf of the Scottish queen which made an impression on the public mind, or which engendered any feeling of interest in the charges which had been brought against her moral character. For more details of Tytler see ODNB. ESTCT95531.
Seller: Roger J Treglown, ABA., MILNTHORPE, CUMBR, United Kingdom
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Condition: Near Fine
Description: An exceptionally handsome set of the third edition of this essential historical accounting of the reign of Queen Mary and King James. Printed for A. Millar in the Strand in 1760. Bound in leather, edged and lettered in gilt. The boards have the texture and appearance of burled walnut. By any standard, an absolutely beautiful set.
Seller: The Reluctant Bookseller, Albany, NY, U.S.A.