Author: Sir George Bromley [ed.]
Title: A Collection of Original Royal Letters, Written by King Charles the First and Second, King James the Second, and the King and Queen of Bohemia: Together with Original Letters, Written by Prince Rupert, Charles Louis Count Palatine, the Duchess of Hanover
Description: London, John Stockdale, 1787. First edition. Leather. A first edition of this collection of royal letters, including those of King Charles the first and second, and several others from 1619 to 1665. The first edition of this uncommon work in a half calf binding with marbled boards. Illustrated with five engraved plates - four of which are portraits, and one of which contain autographs and seals - and a folding pedigree. Collated, complete. A collection of letters written by King Charles I, King Charles II, King James II, the King and Queen of Bohemia, Prince Rupert, Charles Louis Count Palatine, the Duchess of Hanover, and several other distinguished people between 1619 and 1665. Compiled and edited by Sir George Bromley, this work supplies a fascinating insight into life in the monarchy. In a half calf binding. Externally generally smart, with a couple of marks to the boards and a little rubbing to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with tidemarks to many pages. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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