“MUCH VALUABLE MATERIAL… NOT TO BE FOUND ELSEWHERE”: STRICKLAND’S ILLUSTRATED QUEENS OF ENGLAND, BEAUTIFULLY BOUND
STRICKLAND, Agnes. Lives of the Queens of England. London: Colburn, 1852-53. Eight volumes. Octavo, early 20th century full red morocco, raised bands, elaborately gilt-decorated spines and boards, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt.
Lovely early edition set of Strickland’s impressive and engaging account of England’s queens, illustrated with 45 engraved plates, beautifully bound by Bayntun.
"Miss Strickland's fame as an author and historian rests on the Lives of the Queens of England, which was the joint work of herself and her sister Elizabeth… In her extracts from contemporary authorities she amassed much valuable material, and her works contain pictures of the court, of society and of domestic life not to be found elsewhere" (DNB). "Among historical compilations it must long remain as one of the most worthy" (New York Times, October 24, 1892). First published 1840-48. Allibone, 2285. Occasional early owner stamps.
Text fine, marginal dampstaining to some plates, generally not affecting image. Light expert restoration to full morocco bindings. A lovely copy.