STRICKLAND, AGNES.

Lives of the Queens of England, from the Norman Conquest; with anecdotes of their courts. New edition, with corrections and additions. 12 in 6 vols.

Philadelphia, Blanchard and Lea, 1860.

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Book number: 46514AB

Catalogue: VariaNeu

Keywords: 19. Jahrhundert; Englisch; Geschichte; Grossbritannien

STRICKLAND, AGNES

Lives of the Queens of England, from the Norman Conquest; with Anecdotes of Their Courts, Now First Published from Official Records and Other Authentic Documents, Private As Well As Public (Volumes 8, 9 and 10, Only, of 12)

London: Henry Colburn, 1845. First Edition Thus. First Printing. Hard Cover. Bound in half blue leather over marbled boards, marbled endpapers and edges. Illustrated with engraved frontispieces and vignettes in each volume. Vol. 8: Henrietta Maria, and Catherine of Braganza; Vol. 9: Mary Beatrice of Modena (Chapters 1-8); Vol. 10: Mary Beatrice of Modena (Chapters 9-12) and Mary II. Ends and hinges worn, corners bumped, only light foxing, else near fine. VERY GOOD. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 478; 429; 416 pp. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 12986

Catalogue: History

Keywords: Kings and Queens of England England Henrietta Maria Catherine of Braganza Mary Beatrice of Modena Mary II History Biography & Memoir

STRICKLAND, AGNES

Lives of the Queens of England, from the Norman Conquest; with Anecdotes of Their Courts, Now First Published from Official Records and Other Authentic Documents, Private As Well As Public (Volume 7, Only, of 12)

Philadelphia: Lea and Blanchard, 1844. First American Edition. First Printing. Hard Cover. Publisher's blocked cloth, gilt lettering on spine, gilt medallion on cover. This volume deals with the second half of the biography of Elizabeth I, and Anne of Denmark. Former owner's name on ffep and title page (dated Dec. 13, 1849), moderate foxing throughout, otherwise unmarked, tight and square. VERY GOOD. Lives of the Queens of England Series. Vol. 7. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 369 pp. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 17604

Catalogue: History

Keywords: Kings and Queens of England England Elizabeth I Anne of Denmark History Biography & Memoir

Strickland, Agnes

Lives of the Queens of England, from the Norman Conquest: With Anecdotes of Their Courts, Now First Published from Official Records and Other Authentic Documents, Private As Well As Public, New Edition, with Corrections and Additions

London, Henry Colburn, . . Hardcover. Size: 12mo 7" - 7. Handsome set of the dozen volumes that comprise an important, influential early addition to English women's history, to English politics and the monarchy, to Great Britain's Court and courtiers, and to its Kings and rulers, Queens and fortunes. The O.D.N.B. entry for her notes that the work evidences the author's turn in the 1830s (and that of her sister, the co-author, Elizabeth) towards biography, history and the original manuscripts that she and her sister were shown in the British Museum Library. This is the New Edition, with Corrections and Additions, published by Henry Colburn of London. This edition's Volume I was published in 1844, Volume II in 1842, another in 1841 and then thereafter (noted below). Bound handsomely in marbled paper over boards, the same marbled paper patterns to all three edges, creamy calf leather over tips and spines, with four raised bands to spines, gilt-tooled lettering over red and black leather in two compartments of each, gilt-tooled designs in others, and quite finely so. Moderate rubbing to, scuffing of tips, edges and joints, but text-blocks are solid, and volumes thus feel tank-like in the hand. Previous owner's signatures (of seemingly L. Cathcart, likely a descendant of James Leander Cathcart insofar as he died in 1843) grace each title page top. Mild to moderate foxing at endpapers front and rear, else remarkably clean and bright of interior. Volume I (published in 1844): frontis engraving of Matilda, Consort of William the Conqueror and then gorgeous title page vignette of Matilda and the Bayeux Tapestry; [ix], x-xxiv [1], 2-358 pp.; Volume II (1841): frontis engraving of Berengara, Consort of Richard, Coeur de Lion, then at title page, vignette of Berengara, Received at Acre by Philippe Augustus, frontis matter, 2-384 pp.; Volume III (1844): frontis engraving of Margaret of Anjou, at title page, vignette of Queen Margaret and the Robber of Hexham (!), [v], vi-viii [1], 2-383 pp.; Volume IV (1844), frontis engraving of Elizabeth of York, at title page, vignette of Ann Boleyn Sends Her Tablets to Wolsey, xvi [1], 2-442 pp.; Volume V (1844): frontis engraving of Katharine Parr, Sixth Queen of Henry VIII, title page vignette of Henry the 8th and his family, frontis matter, 2-441 pp.; Volume VI (1844), frontis engraving of Queen Elizabeth when Princess during the reign of Edward the 6th, title page vignette of Elizabeth and the Flower Child, 2-503 pp., with a page of advertisement following, single penned mark in margins; Volume VII (1844), title page vignette of Anne of Denmark, with Hunting Costume, frontis matter, 2-485 pp.; Volume VIII (1845), frontis engraving of Katharine of Braganza, Consort of of Charles the 2nd, title page vignette of Charles 1st, Henrietta Maria, and their elder sons, frontis matter, 2-478 pp.; Volume IX (1846), with frontis engraving of Mary of Modena, title page vignette of Escape of the Queen and the Escape of the Prince of Wales, xiii [1], 2-429 pp.; Volume X (1847), with engraving of Mary II, Princess of Orange, title page vignette of Mary II and her father, frontis matter, 4-416 pp.; Volume XI (1847): frontis engraving of Mary II, in 1692, title page vignette of Mary II and Lord Preston's daughter, frontis matter, 2-440 pp.; Volume XII (1847), frontis engraving, full-sized, of "Agnes Strickland," complete with facsimile signature, but apparently a misplaced engraving of her, given that the volume's subject is Queen Anne, a vignette, "Queen Anne Satisfying the Union," then with a fine engraving of her opposite beginning of Chapter III, 2-462, including Postscript. The set, the histories, are dedicated by the author to Her most Excellent Majesty, the Sovereign Lady Queen, her Majesty's faithful subject and devoted servant, Agnes Strickland. The O.D.N.B. notes that Agnes Strickland (1796–1874) was the second eldest of six surviving daughters and two sons born by the second wife, Elizabeth Homer (1758-1818), of their father, Thomas Strickland (1758–1818). Her sisters were "Elizabeth Strickland (1794–1875); Sarah (1798-1890); Jane Margaret Strickland (1800–1888), born on 18 April 1800, also in north-west Kent, Catharine Parr Traill (1802–1899); and Susanna Moodie (1803–1885)." The frontis illustration of Volume V almost certainly is of the woman after whom one of the sisters (the eventual Catharine Parr Traill) was named. She (1802–1899) was an English-Canadian author and naturalist, botanist and novel, "amateur" natural historian only because the profession didn't yet admit women. She supported the family with income from her writing of 24 books (Wikipedia and O.D.N.B.). As to this set here, it should be noted, the fact of co-authorship. The O.D.N.B. says, "While Elizabeth wrote twelve of the pre-1485 biographies and Agnes only seven, an agreement between the two sisters obliged Agnes to conduct all correspondence, both scholarly and business, and her name alone appeared on the title-pages of all their publications." Assessing the impact of Agnes's and the two sisters' contributions to literature and biography, the O.D.N.B. concludes, "The Lives of the Queens of England and—to a lesser extent—the Lives of the Queens of Scotland were among the most popular of all Victorian historical publications, and remain important landmarks in the development of the biographical genre." Else and withal, a handsome set that stands proudly on the shelf.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . . . Very Good

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Book number: 353854

Catalogue: England

Keywords: Lives of the Queens of England Henry Colburn Agnes Strickland

STRICKLAND, Agnes

Lives of the Queens of England, from the Norman Conquest, vol.IV: Elizabeth

London, Colburn & Co. 1851. Used - Good. Good hardback in full tan calf . New revised & augmented edition. Vol.4 only of 8. Bound in light tan calf, raised bands on spine with gilt decoration & green & red title leather title labels; marbled end papers & fore-edges. Frontis portrait & pictorial title page damp-stained & foxed; a little foxing, mainly on illustration & facing page; board corners a little worn; front board a little faded & stained; spine a little discoloured, with wear to leather at head & foot. Photo:http://cibimages.blob.core.windows.net/img-1/stand_73167_jpg.jpg.

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Agnes Strickland

Lives of the Queens of England from the Norman Conquest

London , Henry Colburn , 1854. Leather. A wonderful eight volume complete set of the comprehensive biographical work of the lives of the Queens of England by Agnes Strickland. A complete eight volume set of the Lives of the Queens of England from the Norman Conquest, now first published from official records and other authentic document, private as well as public. These volumes are fourth edition copies with all the late improvements and embellished with portraits of every queen. Agnes Strickland was an English historical writer and poet and is most remembered for this extensive biographical work of the lives of the Queens of England that was first published in twelve volumes between 1840-1848. Each volume has a frontispiece and additional Vignette Title page. The first volume has thirteen plates and begins with Matilda of Flanders, Queen of William the Conqueror. The second volume has eight plates and begins with Isabella of Vallois, the Second Queen of Richard II and also writes of the lives of Katherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn, the first two Queens of Henry VIII.The third volume has five plates and continues the lives of Henry VIII's wives, also including the life of Mary the First Queen Regnant of England and Ireland. The fourth volume has two plates of Elizabeth when she was a princess and when Queen. This entire volume considers the life of Queen Elizabeth the First. The fifth volume has three plates and details the lives of Anne of Denmark, Henrietta Maria and Catharine of Braganza. The sixth volume has one plate and details the life of Mary Beatrice of Modena, Queen-Consort of James II. The seventh volume details the life of Mary II and has two plates. The eight volume has one plate and outlines the life of Queen Anne. Collated, complete. All volumes are in full calf leather binding. Externally, lovely with only a few light marks to the boards. Front hinge of volume i and vi are very slightly trained but remain firm. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 830B22

Catalogue: British History

Keywords: Lives of the Queens of England from the Norman Conquest Agnes Strickland Queens of England History Agnes Strickland Not Stated

Agnes Strickland

Lives of the Queens of England, from the Norman Conquest; with Anecdotes of Their Courts

London, Henry Colburn, 1841-1848. Leather. A very smart complete collection of this extensive history of the lives of the Queens of England from Strickland. Complete in twelve volumes. Second edition. Each volume is illustrated with a frontispiece and vignette title page. Volume twelve also contains two plates. Collated complete. This work explores the lives of the Queens of England from the Norman Conquest to the reign of George I of Hanover, with details from official records and other authentic documents, both public and private. Strickland details information on the births, childhoods, marriages, reigns, and deaths of each queen. These individuals include: Matilda of Flanders the Queen of William the Conqueror, Isabella of France the Queen of Edward II, Anne Boleyn second Queen of Henry VIII, Mary I the first Queen-Regent of England and Ireland, Elizabeth I the Second Queen-Regent of England and Ireland, Henrietta Maria Consort of Charles I, and Mary II Queen-Regent of Great Britain and Ireland. Written by Agnes Strickland, an English historian and poet noted for this work. Bound in half morocco with green cloth boards. Externally, very smart with light shelf wear to the extremities. Fading to the spine and the odd small mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd spot. Light spotting and minor age toning to the endpapers. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 880T61

Catalogue: History & Culture

Keywords: Lives Queens England Norman Queens Court Strickland Not Stated

Agnes Strickland

Lives of the Queens of England, from the Norman Conquest.

London, Longman, Brown, Green, Longman, & Roberts, 1857. Leather. A complete eight volume set of Agnes Strickland's historical work on the Queens of England, with portraits throughout, and bound in decorative half morocco. A new edition, revised and greatly augmented.  Illustrated with a monochrome frontispiece, and engraved title pages to all, and thirteen monochrome engraved plates to "Vol I", five facsimile signatures and eight monochrome plates to "vol II", four facsimile signatures and five plates to "vol III", one plate and one facsimile signature to "Vol IV", four facsimile signatures and two monochrome plates to "vol V", three facsimile signatures, including one folding, to "vol VI", one facsimile signature and one monochrome plate to "vol VII", and one facsimile holograph note to "Vol VIII". Collated, complete.An eight volume complete set. This set features Agnes Strickland's best known work, which provides a detailed account of the lives of the Queens of England, dating back to the Norman conquest. The work discusses notable Queens such as Queen Elizabeth, Queen Anne, and the Queens of King Henry the VIII.   Bound in half morocco with marbled paper to the boards. Bound in half morocco with marbled paper to the boards. Externally very smart, slight rubbing to the extremities and joints. Bookseller"s label to the front pastedown to "Vol I", and a bookplate belonging to a "L. R. Rawlings" and an owner"s signature to the front free blanks. Internally firmly bound with generally bright and clean pages with light spotting to the fronts and rears, and only the odd spot throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 947Z9

Catalogue: History & Culture

Keywords: Agnes Stricklnad History British history Queen of England History British monarchy None stated