ROSEMOND (JEAN-BAPTISTE DE).

Histoire des guerres civiles d'Angleterre (...) Contenant une relation suivie de ce qui s'est passe dans ce royaume, depuis l'an 1307, jusqu'a l'an 1326. Sous le regne d'Edouard II. Tiree des auteurs anglois, 2 parts.

Amsterdam, Henry Desbordes, 1690.

12mo. In contemporary full calf with four raised bands and richly gilt spine. Small paper label pasted on to top of spine. Leather on spine slightly cracked and boards with a few scratches. Crowned ex-libris pasted on to pasted down front end-paper. First leaves with dampstain and slightly brownspotted throughout. (4), 138, (10), 395 pp.

Uncommon first edition of Rosemond’s work on the tumultuous period in English history, centered on the reign of King Edward II (1307–1327). Edward II faced numerous challenges, including his reliance on unpopular persons like Piers Gaveston and Hugh Despenser which led to dissatisfaction among the English nobility.

Order-nr.: 61693