Author: Lucy Aikin
Title: Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth
Description: London, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1818. Leather. Lucy Aikin discloses the domestic life of Elizabeth I in this interesting biography Historical writer Lucy Aikin concentrates on the domestic side of Elizabeth I's reign in this biography. Using a range of sources, including memoirs of the nobility and biographical anecdotes from those in the Queen's court, Lucy Aikin provides insights into Elizabeth I's private life and the domestic side of her reign. Alongside several biographical and historical works, Lucy Aikin also published several early learning works under pseudonyms such as Mary Godolphin. With bookplates from the Writer's Library to front pastedown in both volumes. Prior owner's bookplate to front endpaper in both volumes. 'Egerton Parker&apos. In quarter calf binding over red cloth boards. Externally, generally smart with some light shelf wear. The colour has faded to the spine of both volumes, and volume II is a little rubbed to the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little cockled in both volumes. Some scattered spots to both volumes, a little better in volume II. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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