Lot 165
  • 165

(Charles I)

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • Two Works
  • printed book
The Faithful, yet Imperfect, Character of a Glorious King, King Charles I.... Written by a person of Quality. London: for Richard Royston, 1660. Frontispiece portrait. Contemporary calf. Wing F291; ESTC R201972. provenance: Thomas Dawson. acquisition: B. Juel-Jenson, 2007. — Charles I. Reliquiæ sacræ Carolinæ. Or the vvorks of that Great Monarch and Glorious Martyr King Charls the I.  Hague [i.e. London] : by Samuel Browne [i.e. by R. Norton for R. Royston], 1650. Frontispiece and two plates including one folding. Contemporary black morocco, gilt with crowned "CR" above skull in central panel, with gilt sprays to corners; ties lacking. Wing C2072; ESTCR24811. acquisition: Francis Edwards 

Catalogue Note

Together two volumes, 8vo and 12mo. Some minor toning and staining to each, the binding on the second title is very well preserved.