numerus infaustus short view thnfortunate (1 Ergebnisse)

Full Panelled Calf. Zustand: Near Fine. [4], 89 [i.e. 125] 3 pp. Recently rebound in full antique panelled calf with raised bands, gilt devices and gilt lettered red leather label to spine; all edges gilt. Marbled card slipcase. Bookplate of James Wiseman of Glasgow kept. A repair to the corner of the title page and a small hole to p. 14, otherwise with only quite light spotting. Previous owner's index notes to rear blank. The author contends that being the second king of a name guaranteed bad luck! Published the year after the Glorious Revolution and the deposition of King James II in November 1688. Wing C203. Binding is 13cms tall. 12mo. bound in 6's.