Second Hand The Sieges of Pontefract Castle 1644–1648
Author : Richard Holmes
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Condition
Very Good. Ex-library copy. Original decorative red cloth binding with gilt and black decoration to the front board. Boards remain bright with moderate rubbing and wear to the edges, corners and spine ends. Binding is firm and secure. Internally generally clean with light scattered foxing. All folding maps, plans and photographic plates appear complete and are in very good condition. Ex-library bookplates and ownership markings to the front pastedown and preliminary pages, but with no excessive library stamps throughout the text. A well-preserved, complete example of this increasingly scarce Civil War history.
Details
General - Pages : 436 | Images : Photographic illustrations, numerous maps, plans and facsimiles, folding map. | Publisher : Richard Holmes | Place of Publication : Pontefract | Language : English
Hardback - Year of Publication : 1887 | Edition : First edition | Size : 220mm x 150mm
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A detailed contemporary history of the three sieges of Pontefract Castle during the English Civil War (1644–1648), documenting one of the last and most significant Royalist strongholds in England. Richly illustrated with photographic plates, portraits, folding plans, maps, facsimiles of manuscripts and illustrations of the famous Pontefract siege pieces. An important reference work for collectors and historians of the English Civil War, Yorkshire history and military fortifications.
