Description: Click here to see our other books! The Life of Lorenzo De' Medici William Roscoe; Thomas Roscoe [Rev.] 1865 Henry G. Bohn : London 9" by 5.5" xx, 540pp SUMMARY A super copy of William Roscoe's account of fifteenth century statesman and arts patron Lorenzo de' Medici Fine Binding,Folding Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION A biography of fifteenth century Italian statesman and de factor ruler of the Florentine Republic, Lorenzo de' Medici, illustrated with numerous in-text engravings, three plates, and one folding plate depicting a sketch of the Catafalque at the burial of Michelangelo. Alongside a discussion of the political life of Lorenzo the Magnificent, William Roscoe recounts how the magnate was one of the most powerful and enthusiastic patrons of Renaissance culture in Italy known for his sponsorship of artists such as Botticelli and Michelangelo. The new edition of this work revised by the author's son, Thomas Roscoe. CONDITION In full calf binding with decorative spine. Externally, very smart with just some minor shelf wear. There is a tiny scuff in the leather to the tail of the spine and some marginal wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Overall Condition: Near Fine 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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Topic: Biography and Autobiography
Publisher: Henry G. Bohn
Author: William Roscoe; Thomas Roscoe [Rev.]
Binding: Fine Binding
Subject: History
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Not stated
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1865
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
