Author: The Marquis of Kildare
Title: The Earls of Kildare and Their Ancestors: From 1057 to 1773
Description: Dublin, Hodges, Smith & Co , 1862. Cloth. A smart presentation copy of this impressive historical dive into the earls of Kildare, with two folding genealogical charts. A scarce presentation copy of this edition.With a blind stamp bearing "Presented by the Publishers" to the front endpapers. In the publisher's original cloth binding with gilt coat of arms to the front board.This work offers a comprehensive history of the Fitzgerald family, who ruled Kildare from the late 12th century. The line originated from a Welsh Norman noble family who arrived in Ireland during the Norman invasion. To the rear are two folding plates of charts showing the complete breakdown of the family line.  In the original cloth binding. Externally, smart. Bumping to the extremities and fading to the spine. Marks to the spine and boards. Internally, firmly bound. With scattered spotting to the endpapers and the odd spot throughout, other generally bright and clean. Contemporary ink inscription to the front free endpaper. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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