Original Letters Written During Reigns Henry VI, Edward IV, Richard III. 1787 2v

Description: Original Letters, Written during the Reigns of Henry VI. Edward IV, and Richard III. By various Persons of Rank or Consequence; Containing Many curious Anecdotes, relative to that turbulent and bloody, but hitherto dark, Period of our History; And Elucidating, not only Public Matters of State, but likewise the Private Manners of the Age: Digested in Chronological Order; With Notes, Historical and Explanatory; And Authenticated by Engravings of Autographs, Fac Similes, Paper-Marks, and Seals. Presentation copy to Thomas Orde inscribed by the editor. Fenn, John.London: For G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1787.Second edition with additions and corrections. Presentation copy inscribed: “To the Right honourable Thomas Orde, /As a Testimony of Respect,/ These Volumes are presented/ by/ The Editor”.2 vols, Demy 4to (11 x 8¾), pp. lxxxvii, (1), (1-3), 4-301, (1). Extra engraved title, hand colored frontispiece, hand colored plate, folding pedigree; (4), (1-3), 4-363, (1) blank, extra engraved title, hand colored frontispiece, 16 engraved plates.Half calf and original marbled boards, gilt paneled backs in six compartments, gilt titled in the second, third & forth, gilt extra ornamentation in the rest, 5 raised bands, gilt roll tooled sides & corners. Copper plate engraved crown above falcon & banner bookplate in each volume “Amyes Layaulte”.Attractive binding re-backed & re-cornered in natural calf in period style. Some offset & minor foxing, endpapers with old paper re-enforcement. Sheets & plates clean, unmarked, complete. Lowndes 788: "Two editions of vols 1 & 2 were printed in 1787, but there is no perceptible difference between them." Provenance: Thomas Orde-Powlett, 1st Baron Bolton PC (30 August 1740 – 30 July 1807) was an English politician. Born Thomas Orde, he was son of John Orde of Morpeth, Northumberland. He was educated at Eton and at King's College, Cambridge, graduating Master of Arts in 1773. He entered politics as Tory Member of Parliament for Aylesbury (1780–1784) and later for Harwich (1784–1796). He served as Secretary to the Treasury (1782–1783) and as Chief Secretary for Ireland (1784–1787). Around 1782, he was appointed to the Privy Council of Ireland, and in 1785, to HM Privy Council. He was Governor of the Isle of Wight (1791–1807) and Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire (1800–1807). On 7 January 1795, by Royal Licence, he assumed the additional surname of Powlett, and on 20 October 1797 he was created Baron Bolton. His younger brother John Orde was an Admiral in the Navy, and was created a Baronet, of Morpeth in the County of Northumberland, in 1790.H6856 All Items Are Sent Insured. Insurance charges are included in the Shipping & Handling Charges. Please note that media mail does not have electronic tracking. Tracking is available through the post office. International buyers please be aware that we are not responsible for and do not include or estimate customs duties, fees or taxes in any way in our listings. We ship all orders within 5 days of cleared payment. We do not create and are not responsible for shipping times or delays associated with customs and international shipping. Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list!Sign up for my email newsletters by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites

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