1852 EXQUISITE Memoirs of Women Charles II England Illustrated Portraits Jameson

1852 EXQUISITE Memoirs of Women Charles II England Illustrated Portraits Jameson

 

Anna Brownell Jameson was an Irish-born 19^th-century author who published a number of works on the history of important women. Works such as ‘Characteristics of Women’ and ‘Celebrated Female Sovereigns’ were prime examples of her work; however, perhaps her best work on the subject was ‘Memoirs of the Beauties of the court of Charles II’.

 

This work includes biographical and historical sketches of the various women who were involved in and influential during the reign of Charles II of England. Notable women covered in this work include Catherine of Braganza, Barbara Palmer – Duchess of Cleveland, and Emilia Butler – Countess of Ossory.

 

Item number: #9102

Price: $499

 

JAMESON, Mrs. [Anna Brownell]

 

Memoirs of the beauties of the court of Charles the Second, with their portraits, after Sir Peter Lely and other eminent painters: illustrating the diaries of Pepys, Evelyn, Clarendon, and other contemporary writers.

 

New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1852.

 

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • 350
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~11in X 8in (28cm x 20cm)

 

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