FRASER, ANTONIA — Mary Queen of Scots

Garden City, New York: International Collectors Library, 1969. Hardcover. A hefty biography of Mary Stuart, or 'Mary Queen of Scots.' Author Antonia Fraser tells the tragic life story of Scotland's Queen Mary. Reigning in the 16th Century, the queen was opposed by many, including her cousin, Queen Elizabeth of England. She was accused of treason, imprisoned, tried and executed. With family trees showing the English succession (front endpapers) and the Scottish succession (rear endpapers). --- In full leatherette-look red paper-covered boards with gilt decorations on cover and spine; titling gilt-stamped on spine. Content presented on quality laid papers, with sewn-in red satin placemarker. Lacks a dust jacket (likely as issued). --- A bright, tightly-bound, unmarked copy, though with scuffing to cover extremities. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.); Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; xvi, [5], 4-675 pages. Very Good in No Dust Jacket dust jacket .