Author: John Evelyn
Title: The Life of Mrs. Godolphin
Description: London, William Pickering , 1848. Vellum. An affectionate biography dedicated to the life and religious education of Margaret Godolphin, bound in full signed vellum binding. The second edition of this work. In full Bickers and Son vellum binding, with marbled endpapers.An intimate biography concerning the life of British courtier Margaret Godolphin, written by her chosen mentor John Evelyn. In honour of his friendship with the young woman, Evelyn produced a 'masterpiece' of religious biography after her death, remaining as a manuscript in the possession of his family before being edited by Samuel Wilberforce, bishop of Oxford, for publication.  In full Bickers and Son vellum binding. Externally, smart. With spotting and dust dulling to the boards. Light rubbing to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with scattered spotting to the frontispiece and title leaves only. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

Keywords: Biography Mrs Godolphin John Evelyn Mrs Godolphin None


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