The Life of Robert Earl of Leicefter, the Favourite of Queen Elizabeth: Drawn From Original Writers and Records

Samuel Jebb

Published by Woodman and Lyon, 1727

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London, Woodman and Lyon. 288 pp + appendix and index. 2 black and white, copperplate engraved portraits. Second portrait inserted after publication, and attributed to Samuel Jebb, according to a handwritten explanation on inside front endpaper. This illustration was included in later additions as well as select contemporary editions. Full bound in contemporary leather. Lighter leather used on spine than boards. 5 raised bands. 6 compartments. Gilt border on boards. Small title stamp with gilt lettering in second compartment on spine. Moderate shelf wear. Slight rubbing to borders. Extensive bumping to corners. Chipping to board edges and leather surrounding spine. Tight binding and solid boards. Personal library stamp of one "Edward D. Ingraham" inside front board. Moderate chipping to endpapers. Hand-written explanation and description of additional portrait, as well as a typed explanation in French are affixed to inner endpaper. Otherwise, clean and unmarked pages. Minor discoloration around edges. Text is clear and bright. Overall, a readable copy ofthis rare volume in good condition.Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, KG (24 June 1532 - 4 September 1588) was an English nobleman and the favourite and close friend of Elizabeth I from her first year on the throne until his death. He was a suitor for the Queen's hand for many years. Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester was one of Elizabeth's leading statesmen, involved in domestic as well as foreign politics alongside William Cecil and Francis Walsingham. Although he adamantly refused to be married to Mary, Queen of Scots, Dudley was for a long time relatively sympathetic to her until from the mid-1580s he strongly advocated her execution. As patron of the Puritan movement he supported non-conforming preachers, but tried to mediate between them and the bishops within the Church of England. A champion also of the international Protestant cause, he led the English campaign in support of the Dutch Revolt from 1585-1587. This all encompassing volume provides an in depth biography of this important figure in British history. Seller Inventory # 1105310035

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Life of Robert Earl of Leicefter, the ...

Publisher: Woodman and Lyon

Publication Date: 1727

Binding: Leather Bound

Condition: Good