Description: The Life of Cardinal Wolsey. With Several Copper Plates. By Richard Fiddes and printed in London for John Barber. 1724, [55] + 534 + 260 pp. 14.5” x 9.25”. Full leather folio with more modern spine. Overall very good. Some rubbing and wear to exterior, including a stain to the front board. Spine remains nice with light scuffing at head and heel. Hinges remain in good condition, with some cracking to starting at front and rear. Text block preserved quite nicely and bound well. Includes bookplates from the Thomas Newcomen Library in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and of Hugh Robert Hughes of Kimmel. A small assortment of full-page plates present throughout. Text remains clean and easy to read. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece on the life of English cardinal Thomas Wolsey (1473-1530). An impressively preserved folio that has been neatly restored along the spine. Easy to read and a great reference and display piece. COLR1724QMNX-0624-aj1900
Price: 450 USD
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-12-01T21:38:50.000Z
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Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: Richard Fiddes
Region: Europe
Publisher: John Barber
Topic: Religion
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Subject: Religion & Spirituality
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1724
