A Vindication of Elizabeth More, from the Imputation of Being a Concubine; and Her Children from the Tache of Bastadry: Confuting the Critical Observations of some late Writers
by HAY, RICHARD
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- Condition
- Early ink doodles in the margin of the title-page; some light foxing; fine, large copy.
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About This Item
Edinburgh: Printed by William Adams Junior. Sold by Booksellers of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, 1723, 1723. First and only edition. ESTC 140711. Early ink doodles in the margin of the title-page; some light foxing; fine, large copy.. 4to, modern dark blue half morocco, marbled paper boards, gilt rules and lettering, t.e.g. A re-examination of the history of Elizabeth Mure (1320-1355), the Countess of Strathearn, Athol and the wife of Robert II, King of Scots (1316-1390). It was generally alleged and believed that she was Robert's mistress for at least ten years prior to their marriage; that all their children were therefore born out of wedlock and were only legitimated in 1347 when Robert received a Papal dispensation for their late marriage. Hay attempts to prove that their marriage actually occurred several years earlier. Robert reign as king was late in his life, from 1371-84, which saw some calm after several tumultuous decades. An attractive and scarce example of early 18th century Edinburgh printing.
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- The Brick Row Book Shop (US)
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- Title
- A Vindication of Elizabeth More, from the Imputation of Being a Concubine; and Her Children from the Tache of Bastadry: Confuting the Critical Observations of some late Writers
- Author
- HAY, RICHARD
- Format/Binding
- ESTC 140711
- Book Condition
- Used - Early ink doodles in the margin of the title-page; some light foxing; fine, large copy.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First and only edition
- Publisher
- Edinburgh: Printed by William Adams Junior. Sold by Booksellers of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, 1723
- Date Published
- 1723
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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