University of South Carolina Press
1969 The Memoirs of Philippe de Commynes, Volume One — First Edition, Hardcover with Dust Jacket, World History
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DESCRIPTION
The Memoirs of Philippe de Commynes, Volume One, edited by Samuel Kinser and published by the University of South Carolina Press in 1969. Commynes' memoirs are a foundational primary source for the courts of Louis XI of France and Charles the Bold of Burgundy, here in an English scholarly edition with its dust jacket.
WORTH NOTING
- Author: Philippe de Commynes
- Editor: Samuel Kinser
- Publisher: University of South Carolina Press, Columbia
- Copyright page states "First Edition © 1969 by Samuel Kinser"
- Volume One
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- English translation from the French
- No writing or inscriptions observed
MEASUREMENTS
- Approx. 9.25" H × 6.25" W
CONDITION
Good pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. The binding is sound and the interior clean with light toning. The dust jacket shows shelf wear, edge wear and handling.
STYLE NOTES
For the medievalist's shelf, between the chronicles of Froissart and a good map of Burgundy.
FROM THE HOUSE
Fifteenth-century politics, told by a man who was in the room.
A useful thing should still have manners. ~ Maxwell
Condition & care
Each piece is vintage and may show gentle signs of a life well lived. All notable wear is described and photographed.
Shipping & returns
Ships within 2–3 business days, carefully wrapped.
