1814-16 4vols The Antient Chronicles Sir John Froissart Bourchier

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Antient Chronicles of Sir John Froissart Sir John Froissart; John Bourchier 1814-16 J. Davis : London 9.5" by 6" viii, 9-693; [2], 651; [4], iii, [1], 5-663; 615pp SUMMARY John Bourchier's translation of Froissart's brilliant history of the first part of the Hundred Years War. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 8 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 57.99 EU Postage: £ 33.99 European Postage: £ 59.99 Asia Postage: £ 99.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 199.99 DESCRIPTION Complete in four volumes.'Chronicles of England' are a collection of stories about the Hundred Years' War, starting with the events leading up to the deposition of Edward II, looking at the period up to 1400, recounting prominent events in western Europe.This detailed history was first written by Froissart in the fourteenth century, and provides an insightful account of the war by a historian who was born in the same year the war started, 1337. The 'Chronicles' are one of the most important sources on the first half of the year, recounting in vivid detail the events of Western Europe during this period, mainly focussing on England, France, Scotland, the Low Countries and the Iberian Peninsula.Froissart was a medieval author and court historical in the fourteenth century. He is best known for this work, and for 'Melidor', an Arthurian romance'.This edition was translated into English by John Bourchier.Including a copious index, as well as the names of places and people corrected, with obsolete words modernised. Label of the Repton School Library to the front paste downs, this set presented to the library by Reverend A. Forman in 1902. CONDITION In a half diced calf binding with paper to the boards. Externally, a little worn, with some rubbing to the boards and spines. Light bumping to the extremities, and to the head and tail of the spines. A few light marks to the boards and spines, and some light spots to the boards. Spines are a little faded. A small amount of loss of leather to the fore edge of the front board of Volume I. A small amount of loss to the tail of the spine of Volume II. Loss of paper to the front board of Volume III, and to the boards of Volume IV. Front joints of Volumes I and III are starting but firm, rear joints are cracked. Front joint of Volume II is starting, rear joint and hinge are tender. Front joint of Volume IV is strained, rear joint is cracked. Hinges are strained. Library label to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and generally clean with some scattered spots, heavier to the first and last few pages. Library stamp to the head of the title pages. 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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