This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1883 edition. Excerpt: ... king assemble l his nobles and counsellors, and had her called into open court. The charge being read, she, standing like a prisoner at the bar and seeing that nothing less than her death would satisfy the king, 1waxed bold, and desired that she might have law and justice, tor mercy she neither craved ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1883 edition. Excerpt: ... king assemble l his nobles and counsellors, and had her called into open court. The charge being read, she, standing like a prisoner at the bar and seeing that nothing less than her death would satisfy the king, 1waxed bold, and desired that she might have law and justice, tor mercy she neither craved nor hoped for;" and that her accusers mighl be brought before her lace. The king replied, that they were of such credit that their word was enough, the secret flight of Egistus and Franion confirming what they had said; that it was her pari " to be impudent in forswearing the fact, since she had passed all shame in committing the fault;" and that she should be punished with some cruel death. Undismaved at this rough answer, she told him her life had ever been such as no spot of suspicion could stain; and that, if she had borne a friendly u mtenance towards Egistus, it was only as he was her husband's friend; "therefore, if she were condemned witbout further proof, it was rigour, and not taw." The noblemen who sat as judges said she spoke reason, and entreated that her accusers might be openly examined and sworn: the king answered, that in this case oe would dispense with law, and that the jury should take his word as sufficient proof, else he would make the proudest of them lepent it. The queen then told him, that if his fury might stand for law it were vain for the jury to yield their verdict; and therefore she begged that for the love of his young son he would send six of his noblemen to "the Isle of Delphos/; there to inquire of the oracle of Apollo whether she were guilty of the crime laid to her charge. This request he could not for shame deny, and so despatched the messengers, ordering that his wife...
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Fine with no dust jacket. Mild shelf rub to bottom page ends.; A great looking book. No names, no marks, no tears. An leatherette boards with red and gilt printing and decoration. Red ribbion. Gilt top page ends.; 5 1/2 by 7 5/8 inches; 1312 pages.
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Very Good-with no dust jacket. Spine is sunned and edges of boards are fraying slightly. First few pages have creased corners. Interior is clean and binding is tight.; 8vo; 1263 pages.
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1905, New York: Hurst & Company. Circa Early 1900's
Publisher:
New York: Hurst & Company. Circa Early 1900's
Published:
1905
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9316797012
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Very Good. Book Quarto, hardcover, ornate green and gilt boards. Frontis of Shakespeare under tissue. Some edgewear to boards and browning of pages else VG. Selected, where commentators have differed as to the sense of obscure or doubtful passages, from those readings which the ablest critics believe to be the most Shakespearian and best suited to a popular edition. Illustrated. Begins with Shakespeare's Will and ends with glossary. Contains comedies, histories, tragedies, and poems. 357 pp. Small print.
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Volume 3. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN:
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Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN:
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Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN:
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Very Good. Book. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Red cloth binding with black and gold titles, decoration. Tiny owner bookplate. Front hinge reinforced with archival tape. With index to the characters and themes. Very good condition.
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