Walpole (Horace Historic Doubts on the Life and Reign of King Richard the Third , Pall-Mall, London: J. Dodsley, 1768.1st Edition. Sm. 4to., xv,134,[2]pp., First Edition, with etched frontispiece portrait of Richard III and a further plate depicting him with Queen Anne; near contemporary calf backed marbled boards (somewhat worn). Written on retiring from Parliament and described as one of his 'more ambitious' works. Walpole here takes issue on the established view of King Richard III. (Book ref. 03372) £115.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Richard Sawyer , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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