Description: Genuine Antiquary Highly Collectible & Rare Book: The Diary of Samuel Pepys – Esquire F.R.S. • Edited by Lord Braybrooke • dark-blue clothbound Hardcover published by George Newnes Ltd. London, England • 1902 Limited Edition – printed by William Clowes & Sons • London, 1902 (MCMII) • Daily entries from the 17th century London diary • 918 pages; approx. book measurement: 6⅝” x 4¼” x 1¼” inch thick. The original Diary, was comprehending six volumes, closely hand written in short-hand by Mr. Pepys himself, belonged to the valuable collection of books and prints, bequeathed by him to Magdalene College, Cambridge • United Kingdom. Samuel Pepys (1633 - 1703) was an English diarist and UK Naval Administrator. He rose to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both King Charles II and King James II • Served as Administrator of the Navy of England and Member of Parliament and is most famous for the diary he kept for a decade while still a young man. The detailed private diary that Pepys kept from 1660 until 1669 was first published in the 19th century and is one of the most important primary sources for the English Restoration period. It provides a combination of personal revelation and eyewitness accounts of great events, such as the Great Plague of London, the Second Dutch War, and the Great Fire of London. The first publication of any of Pepys’ diary was by Richard Neville (later Lord Braybrooke) and Henry Colburn in 1825. Richard Griffin-Neville, Baron Braybrooke (1783-1858) Braybrooke is now chiefly remembered for the part he took in publishing Samuel Pepys' 'Diary' for the first time. Lord Braybrooke brought out a carefully abridged and expurgated version, with a selection of Pepys' private correspondence and many useful notes originally in 1825. This book copy was believed to be of the last 1854 revision • previously “revised & corrected” and several times reprinted, although it did not differ substantially from that of 1848-1849 edition. This Limited Edition Wonderful Highly Collectable 1902 printing Book is In Great antique/vintage Condition with mild sign of age and use! It’s an ex-library book copy - withdrawn • Very Well preserved especially for its age • A very desirable copy for the right Reader and Collector! The binding is tight – intact. No loose or missing pages; all pages are intact & very clean with no writings or markings with very light discoloration. Over-all, this antique book is in Remarkably Fine Vintage Condition, especially for its very old age! Will be an immense addition to your Collection! - Came from our old family library collection. Please see the attached photos: THE ATTACHED PICTURES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. PLEASE REVIEW THEM FOR A BETTER IDEA OF CONDITION / DESCRIPTION Please, let me know if you have any questions Thank You for your visit! The Diary of Samuel Pepys • Lord Braybrooke • HC G. Newnes London, UK 1902 $125
Price: 84.95 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year Printed: 1902
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Topic: Historical • The Diary of Samuel Pepys – England
Binding: Hardcover • dark-blue clothbound
Region: Europe • United Kingdom
Illustrator: Edmund Sullivan • Garth Jones
Author: Samuel Pepys (1633 - 1703)
Subject: History • 17th century English Restoration
Personalized: No
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Character Family: The detailed diary Pepys kept from 1660 until 1669
Signed: No
Publisher: George Newnes Ltd. London, England • 1902 Limited
Place of Publication: London, England
Special Attributes: Collector's Edition, Ex-Library, Illustrated, Limited Edition, 1902 Limited Edition, Genuine Antiquary Highly Collectible & Rare Book
