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Click here to see our other books! Memoirs of Samuel Pepys, ESQ, F.R.S., Secretary to the Admiralty in the Reigns of Charles II and James II Samuel Pepys 1825 Henry Colburn : London 12" by 9.5" [5], vi-xlii, [1], 2-498, [3], ii-xlix; [3], 2-348, [3], ii-vii, [2], 4-311pp SUMMARY The first full published edition of Samuel Pepys' historically important diary, an immense document of the 1670s, an interesting era of British history. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 6 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 47.99 EU Postage : £ 28.99 European Postage: £ 49.99 Asia Postage: £ 79.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 159.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition thus of this work, being the first published edition of Pepys' diary in full. Complete in two volumes. The historically important diaries of Samuel Pepys. Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece, and nine plates. Volume II illustrated with a frontispiece, one double-paged map, and three plates. Collated, complete. Pepys' diaries was kept from 1660 to 1669, and it is now considered to be one of the most important primary sources of the English Restoration. Pepys was the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both Kings Charles II and James II. His diaries is a brilliant historical resource for the English Restoration. The diaries are noted for its eyewitness accounts of great events, including the Great Plague of London, the Great Fire of London, and the Second Dutch War. Including Pepys' correspondence. Edited by Richard, Lord Braybrooke. CONDITION In a half straight grain morocco binding, with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart, with light rubbing to the boards and spines. Spines are a touch faded. Light bumping to the spines and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some spots. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed 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