The ladies of Hampton court / James Laver
1942, First Edition. London : William Collins. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Minor, scattered marginal foxing. Previous owner's inscription to ffep. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 21 pages; Physical description: 21, [12] p. Of plates : ill. (some col. ), ports. ; 29 x 22 cm. Summary: Informal biographies of the women subjects of the Peter Lely portraits at Hampton Court Palace plus colour reproductions of 11 paintings. "Eleven plates in colour and eleven illustrations in the text." Subjects: Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685 - Hampton Court (Richmond upon Thames, London, England). Favorites, Royal - Portraits. Great Britain - Biography - Portraits. Great Britain - Court and courtiers - Portraits. Item #203002
Price: €10.95