Francois Mignet — Antonio Perez Et Philippe II

Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1845. Leather. A biographical and historical work on Antonio Perez and Philip II of Spain. In the original French. With the bookplate of one Thomas Westwood to the front pastedown. Stamps to the half-title page and to the title page. Stamp to half-title is not visible. Stamp to title page reads 'Beauchauys&apos. This historical and biographical work is on Spanish statesman and secretary of King Philip II of Spain, Antonio Perez. Perez was believed to have organised the murder of Juan de Escobedo. This work also discusses King Philip II of Spain. Written by French journalist and historian of the French Revolution, Fancois Mignet. In a quarter calf binding with marbled paper boards. Externally, generally smart with bumping to the extremities and to the head and tail of spine. Some rubbing to the joints and to the head and tail of spine. Small loss to the head of spine. Prior owner's bookplate to the front pastedown, Thomas Westwood. Stamps to the half-title page and to the title page. Stamp to the title page is for 'Beauchauys&apos. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright. Scattered spots to pages, heavier to the edges. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .