Nichols,J.R. (Hrsg.). A collection of all the wills, now known to be extant, of …

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Nichols,J.R. (Hrsg.).

A collection of all the wills, now known to be extant, of the kings and queens of England, princes and princesses of Wales, and every branch of the blood royal, from the reign of William the Conqueror, to that of Henry the Seventh exclusive with explanatory notes, and a glossary. London 1780. 4°. X, 429 PP. Central hardcover with gilt and black embossing, reeded boards, gilt edges, gilt edges and gilt edges (best, joints missing). Some light spotting, title page somewhat creased, stamp on front pastedown - Alexander Baring armorial bookplate.

2014

Nichols,J.R. (Hrsg.).

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