Author: Frederick Baron Corvo
Title: Chronicles of the House of Borgia
Description: London, Grant Richards , 1901 . First edition. Fine Binding. A magnificent Sangorski-bound copy of Frederick Baron Corvo's account of the distinguished Spanish noble family of the House of Borgia, the first edition of the work. The first edition. Bound by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, London, in a smart full morocco binding. Written by English author and artist, Frederick Rolfe, who was known for his eccentric ways, often writing under the pseudonym Baron Corvo. This illustrated work surrounds the distinguished Spanish noble family, The House of Borgia. Known for their political power and social influence, the Borgia family were often accused of corruption, as well as a variety of other violations, from nepotism to murder. With ten plates to accompany the text. Collated, complete. With the morocco bookplate of W.A. Foyle of Beeleigh Abbey to the front pastedown. William Foyle founded Foyles bookshop in 1903 alongside his brother. He purchased Beeleigh Abbey during the Second World War, an impressive twelfth century monastery in Essex, housing one of the largest private libraries in England. Bound by Sangorski and Sutcliffe in full morocco. Externally, excellent, with one small dent and a small area of marking to the front board. A touch of fading to the spine. Bookplate to front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with light spots to the first and last few pages only. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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