LESLIE John Bishop of Ross De origine moribus, et rebus gestis scotorum libri decem ... 1st edition, with a double page engraved map of Scotland and 11 engraved genealogies of the Monarchs of Scotland with portraits from Fergus 1 to Mary Queen of Scots, contemporary limp vellum, small central gilt fleuron ornament on each cover and gilt panel of a single rule with fleurs de lys in the corners, small repair to foot of spine and endpapers renewed, some paper discolouration throughout, 4to., Rome: in aedibus populi Romani, 1578 Note: Adams **** Important source for the history of the reign of Mary Queen of Scots by one of her close advisors, it is "of great value as a catholic account of the events with which the bishop was himself acquainted." (DNB) Provenance: Peter Nelson
LESLIE John Bishop of Ross De origine moribus, et rebus gestis scotorum libri decem ... 1st edition, with a double page engraved map of Scotland and 11 engraved genealogies of the Monarchs of Scotland with portraits from Fergus 1 to Mary Queen of Scots, contemporary limp vellum, small central gilt fleuron ornament on each cover and gilt panel of a single rule with fleurs de lys in the corners, small repair to foot of spine and endpapers renewed, some paper discolouration throughout, 4to., Rome: in aedibus populi Romani, 1578 Note: Adams **** Important source for the history of the reign of Mary Queen of Scots by one of her close advisors, it is "of great value as a catholic account of the events with which the bishop was himself acquainted." (DNB) Provenance: Peter Nelson
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