Author: Catherine Bearne
Title: Lives and Times of the Early Valois Queens Jeanne de Bourgogne, Blanch de Navarre, Jeanne D&Apos;Auvergne Et de Boulogne
Description: London, T Fisher Unwin, 1899. First edition. Leather. A history of the Lives and Times of the Early Valois Queens illustrated by Edwards H. Bearne from ancient drawings, prints, etc. A history of three Queens who were powerful and influential, taking part in the most important events of their day. First edition. The House of Valois was a cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty, succeeding the House of Capet as kings of France from 1328 to 1589. A cadet branch of the family reigned as dukes of Burgundy from 1363 to 1482. In a presentation binding for Cooper's Company School. With an ink inscription to front free endpaper dated Christmas 1972. In an armorial half morocco binding. Externally, smart with only minor wear to extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Bright with only the odd spot, predominantly to plates and first and last few pages. Very Good . Ill.: Edward H Bearne. Very Good .

Keywords: Valois Capetian Capet Cooper's Company Capetian Edward H Bearne


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