The Historie of The Life and Death of Mary Stuart Queene of Scotland
London: John Haviland, 1624. Hardcover. 11.5" x 8" Queen Mary was born on the 8th of December 1542 and died on the 8th February 1587. "Mary's life, marriages, lineage, alleged involvement in plots against Queen Elizabeth, and subsequent execution established her as a divisive and highly romanticized historical character..." Elaborate, etched title page is present. Binding is sound. Various ink markings on the free endpapers and title page. Pages of main text are bright and unfoxed. They do have a ripple in them that suggests moisture damage though there is no staining. Covers are worn, with leather damaged on front cover in particular. Frontispiece has been removed. Good. Item #2022-M231
Price: $600.00