1888 The Western Rebellion Richard Locke Very Scarce

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Western Rebellion Richard Locke 1888 Barnicott and Son : Taunton 9.5" by 6" iv [1], 2-25, 3pp SUMMARY A very scarce facsimile of a pamphlet detailing those executed for their part in an attempt to overthrow King James II. Publishers' Original Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION A very scarce work, this is an exact facsimile of a 1782 pamphlet, the only copy of which is held by the library of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society, Taunton Castle.The work concerns the Monmouth Rebellion, also known as the Revolt of the West, an attempt by Protestant factions to overthrow the newly appointed Roman Catholic King James II in 1685.This pamphlet contains a list of 261 persons condemned by Chief Justice Jefferies in 1685 following the rebellion, details about these men, and the locations in which they were executed.With a three page advertisement for the publication of upcoming similar works to the rear.With the contemporary owner's inscription 'Philip Broadwead, Nov 11th 1888' to the front free endpaper. CONDITION In the publisher's original quarter cloth binding, with paper covered boards. Fraying to cloth at back strip head and tail. Marks to boards, most prominent to tail of front board, where there is a significant region of foxing and discolouration. Contemporary inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound though lightly strained in places. Pages generally clean and bright, with the odd spot. 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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