Author: T. F. Henderson
Title: James I. And VI.
Description: London, Goupil & Co. 1904 . First edition. Hardback. A richly illustrated biographical work on James I and VI, compiled by Scottish historian, Thomas Finlayson Henderson. Limited edition, with two-hundred copies printed on Japanese paper.Bound in the publisher's original chemise, with a slipcase. Separated into four parts, this comprehensive biographical work surrounds the life and times of James I and VI, who was King of Scotland and King of England, each under a different title. Written by Scottish historian, author and editor, Thomas Finlayson Henderson, who was known for his extensive biographical research into the lives of eminent Scottish figures throughout history. Profusely illustrated with thirty-two plates, including one handwriting facsimile and another depicting the execution of those conspiring in the famous Gunpowder Plot. WIth eight further in-text engravings. Collated, complete. With an additional portfolio of duplicate plates included, with twenty-nine portraits, held to the rear of the work. Bound in the publisher's original hardback chemise, with a slipcase. Externally, very smart, with light wear and bumping to the extremities. Cracks to joints of the chemise, heavier to the rear, with paper lifting. Paper wraps are bright and clean, with minimal wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Plates are disbound, as issued, to the additional plate volume. Slipcase is a little worn, with paper lifting to the extremities and marking to boards. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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