Author: Robert Cary; Robert Naunton
Title: Memoirs of Robert Cary, Earl of Monmouth. Fragmenta Regalia; Being a History of Queen Elizabeth&Apos;S Favourites
Description: Edinburgh, James Ballantyne and Co, 1808. First edition. Leather. The first Walter Scott edition of the memoirs of Robert Carey, an interesting first hand account of Elizabethan court. The first edition thus, the first with Scott's notes.Robert Carey's memoirs recount his career as a courtier for Queen Elizabeth, of whom he was one of her favourite courtiers and a cousin - his father was the son of Mary Boleyn.This volume provides a fascinating and personal first hand account of the Elizabethan court and reign. Included in this work is Carey's description of Elizabeth's last illness.Including Robert Naunton's 'Fragmenta Regalia', accounting the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Edited by Walter Scott. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Front joint and front hinge are lightly strained. Some light rubbing and a few minor marks to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Small chip to the spine label. Faint surface cracks to the spine. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Label to the front paste down. Ink and pencil note to the verso of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned with some spots. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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