The heroyk life and deplorable death of the most Christian King Henry the fourth. Addressed to his immortall memory; by P: Mathieu, counceller and historiographer of France. Translated by Ed: Grimeston, Esquire

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Quarto. [7.25'' tall x 5.50'' wide]. ESTC ref; 006183802. STC 17661. Collates [8], 135, 134-189, 183-190, [1], 170, [30]p. A good, sound copy of a fairly scarce work. Bookplate of one Max Croke Esq, Studley, Oxon to the inner front board. A panegyre; containing the life and heroyck deeds of the most Christian King Henry the fourth (caption title), a translation by Joshua Sylvester from an unknown source, begins new pagination on 2D1r. The tropheis of the life and tragaedie of the death of… Henry the Great… translated by Ios. Syl. (3B2r). Occasional watermarks, mainly to the front and rear. Minor marks, blemishes or reading wear commensurate with age else sound. 2 leaves (c2&3) re-margined with paper repair. Overall a good copy of this uncommon work. Bound in full contemporary calf with blind tooled border. Re-backed in a lighter tan calf with a gilt-lettered label to the spine. A solid and rather attractive restored period binding. Bookplate to the inner front board. MULTIPLE ADDITIONAL PHOTO IMAGES AVAILABLE. CONTACT US TO REQUEST. N° de ref. del artículo ABE-1707238451320

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