John Skelton — Charles I

London, Goupil & Co, 1898. First edition. Paperback. A beautifully illustrated work on Charles I by Scottish author, Sir John Skelton. Published to a high quality by renowned fine art publisher, Goupil and co. The first trade edition of this work, issued the same year as a limited edition. This work was printed, and the plates engraved by Jean Boussod, Manzi, Joyant and Co of Asnieres-sur-Seine. Collated, complete with all plates. A fascinating work, which discusses the English Constitution under the Tudors; The Scottish Stuarts; King James and The Commons; Charles as Prince of Wales; His Early Years as King; Personal Rule; The Political Conflict and its origins; and the Civil War. In the original paper wraps. Externally, some age toning to the extremities and small closed tears along the edges of the paper wraps. A closed tear to the rear joint of the head of the spine. A stain to the rear wrap. Internally, generally firmly bound. Some pages are uncut. Bright and clean throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Various. Very Good .