The Life of Oliver Cromwell,

£450 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

An early life of the English Civil War leader Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), who went on to serve as Lord Protector of the nascent Commonwealth from 1653 until his death. From 'a private gentleman of no considerable fortune, [Cromwell] raised himself to the highest pitch of power and grandeur, obtain'd the supreme authority and command over three nations, and over-aw'd the most powerful Princes and States about us' (Preface). Fourth edition; 8vo (20.5 x 13 cm); engraved portrait frontispiece, ad. f. following p.vi, woodcut initials, head and tailpieces, the odd mark but generally internally clean, split to front hinge and first 3 quires a little loose but holding; contemporary sprinkled calf, gilt spine in 6 compartments, brown morocco lettering-piece, a little rubbed with minor loss, small area of repair to upper joint, very good; xxii, 408pp.

• Binding: Hardcover

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