Author: MONSTRELET, ENGUERRAND DE (JOHNES, THOMAS: TRANSLATOR)
Title: The Chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet - Complete in Two Volumes
Description: London: William Smith, 1840. Reprint. Hardcover. xxxvi + 640, xvi + 552 pages. Balance of title reads as follows: "Containing an Account of the Cruel Civil Wars Between the Houses of Orleans and Burgundy; of the Possession of Paris and Normandy By the English; Their Expulsion Thence; and of Other Memorable Events That Happened in the Kingdom of France, as well as in other Countries. A History of Fair Example, and of Great Profit to the French. Beginning at the Year MCCCC, Where that of Sir John Froissart Finishes, and Ending at the Year MCCCCLXVII, and Continued by Others to the Year MDXVI." Illustrated with woodcuts. Bookplate of Reginald Hibbert Tupper upon each front free endpaper. Mr. Tupper was the son of the Canadian Prime Minister of the same name. Ink signature upon verso of front blank leaf of volume I. Some foxing to colour title page of volume I. Faded marbling to edges. Back hinge of Volume I starting. Somewhat above-average external wear. Both volumes tight and square.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; The Chronicles of Enguerrand De Monstrelet - Complete in Two Volumes French English Military History House of Orleans House of Burgundy Paris Normandy Civil Wars. Good .

Keywords: Europe Antiquarian