1570 Polydori Vergilii Vrbinatis Historiae Libri Vigintiseptem Polydore Vergi...

Description: Click here to see our other books! Polydori Vergilii Vrbinatis Historiae Libri Vigintiseptem Polydore Vergil 1570 Thomam Guarinum : Basileae 14.5" by 10" [5], 4-691 [40]pp SUMMARY A very scarce copy of the twenty-seventh book of Polydore Vergil's history of England. Very Scarce Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION Vergil began composing this history of England at the encouragement of Henry VII. Three editions were published between 1534 and 1555, with each new edition covering more years.This twenty-seventh book covers an account of Henry VIII's reign to 1537, and includes a highly critical portrait of Wolsey. Vergil claimed that most of his work on the last book was done contemporaneously with the events as they unfolded.Without blanks.With the collation: a-y6, z5, A-X6, 2C-2L6, 2M4, a-c6 [1]. Collated, complete. With colophon to recto of final leaf, as called for.With extensive former owner's inscriptions - in Latin - to front and rear pastedown, title page, and final leaf. Extensive notations and annotations in the same hand throughout, largely confined to margins, but with some interrupting the text. Instances of underlining throughout.With the stamp of Car. I. Taboris to the front pastedown.A very scarce work, offering a detailed contemporary account of sixteenth century England. CONDITION In a full vellum binding. Partial remains of metal clasps to fore edge of front and rear board. Vellum significantly age toned, with extensive handling marks. Bumping to back strip head and tail, with significant losses of vellum to these regions. Joints starting, with rear board holding firm, and front board a touch tender. Inscriptions to front and rear pastedowns. Lacking blanks. Internally, generally firmly bound, but with first three gatherings working loose. Pages age toned. Small worm holes to head of each leaf of index. Tide marks throughout the work to page perimeters. Extensive inscriptions to title page and final leaf, with further ink annotations throughout. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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