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Click here to see our other books! Memoirs of the Life of Stephen Fox [William Pittis] 1717 John Sackfield : London 8.5" by 5.5" [2], iii-vii, [2], 2-149pp, [2], ii-iv SUMMARY A scarce first edition biography on the life of Sir Stephen Fox, an important courtier of King Charles II. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage : £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this scarce work. ESTC citation number T76847. Illustrated with a frontispiece. A memoir on the life and times of Sir Stephen Fox. Fox was a prominent royal administrator and courtier in the court of King Charles II. He came from humble origins but ended up as one of the 'richest commoners' in England, and was one of the driving founders of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Written anonymously, by William Pittis. Bookplate of Gerald E. Aylmer to the recto to the front endpaper and rear paste down. Aylmer was a historian of seventeenth century England, and sometimes master of St. Peter's College in Oxford. Label of the Colinton House Library to the front paste down. CONDITION In a full diced calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Front joint is starting. A few light marks to the boards and spine, and some very light rubbing. Light bumping to the extremities. Bookplate to the front paste downs, bookplate to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with a few spots. Overall Condition: Good 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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