1763 Letters Concerning the Spanish Nation Written at Madrid First Ed E Clarke

Description: Click here to see our other books! Letters Concerning The Spanish Nation Written at Madrid During The Years 1760 and 1761 Edward Clarke 1763 T Becket and P A de Hondt : London 10" by 8.5" [9], ii-xlix, [1], 200, 199-354pp SUMMARY The first edition of this contemporary account regarding life in the Spanish royal court during the mid eighteenth century. Reverend Edward Clarke made this trip during the tumultuous time of the Seven Years' War preceding the 1762 Spanish invasion of Por An Important Work,First Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION The author, Edward Clarke, was the chaplain to the British ambassador in Madrid, Lord Bristol. This work gives a brief historical introduction before discussing Clarke's own journey from London to Madrid, the religion in Spain, their literature, science, education and sport. There is also a catalogue of the Latin, Greek and Hebrew manuscripts in the Library of the Convent of the Escurial as well as topographical descriptions of Toledo and Segovia. In Spain and France this work was withdrawn from circulation due to Clarke's criticisms on Louis XV and his discussions on Carlos III. He also speaks poorly of Spain as early as the introduction, regarding the detainment of his luggage by the inquisition. He claims that his books were seized and the Earl of Bristol was 'obliged to speak twice to General Wall, before he could release the captives'.' Each chapter is told through the form of a letter written by Clarke. ESTC no. T144839. Text is continuous despite pagination error. Errata to the verso of the final leaf of the 'Historical Introduction' as called for. Several contemporary hand-written notes to the margins, from the hand of one Robert Travers A M Trinity College Dublin. These notes assist in understanding the text, for example where other books are mentioned the author is written to the margin. If a Pope is referred to, Travers has written which Pope to the margin. With the bookplate of William Stirling of Keir House to the front pastedown, and his crest blind stamped to the front board. Sir William Stirling Maxwell was a Scottish historical writer and art historian. The family motto is to the bookplate, which shares a name with the British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire 'Gang Forward'. Gang Forward was bred by one William Stirling Crawfurd who named the horse after the motto of Clan Stirling. He was successful in ten races and was one of the best colts of his generation. A facsimile of Sir William Stirling's signature is to the bottom of the bookplate. An important and scarce account of Spanish life during the eighteenth century; something that was not often documented by English people at that time. CONDITION In a full nineteenth century calf binding. Externally, worn to the joints and extremities. Spine label is lifting. Joints are split, with the hinges tender. Prior owner's bookplate to the front pastedown, William Stirling. Another owner's inscriptions to the verso of front endpaper, referring to the catalogue starting at page 155. Prior owner's inscription to the title page, Robert Travers A . M' Internally, firmly bound. The occasional contemporary note written to the margins, not affecting text. Pages are generally bright with just the odd spots to pages. 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

Price: 1384.56 USD

Location: Bath

End Time: 2024-10-14T17:29:13.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD