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Philip the King by John Masefield, from Nelson Doubleday's Estate, #365/365
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Philip the King by John Masefield and Illustrated by Laurence Irving. Published by Heinemann, London, 1927. 1st Limited Ed hardcover #360/360. With 12 tipped in illustrations printed on Japan paper. The book is set in a dark cell in Philip's palace in late September of 1588. The characters are; Philip the Second of Spain, his daughter, the Infanta, an English Prisoner, A Spanish Captain, and the Guards. The spirits are; Indians, Don John of Austria, Escovedo, Don Alvaro de Bazan, and Alonso de Leyva. Voices of the spirits from King Philip's past tell him how they died for his dreams of glory and now it is his turn to pay with his death. Voices of his brother, whom he killed and others tell him that he could have conquered England if he had listened to them instead of having them killed. The book is signed and inscribed by the Author and the Illustrator. This is a special copy of the 10 that were not for sale. It is also inscribed by Mansfield to Nelson Doubleday "Rest and Be Thankful Copy." It was also the last numbered copy in the total printing. Nelson Doubleday (1889-1949) was a U.S. book publisher and President of Doubleday Company from 1922–1946. His father Frank Nelson Doubleday had founded the business and he followed him into it, taking part in Expansion and serving as president from 1978–1986. He was also friends of the author.
- Dimensions:Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1927
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. cover has wear and scratches, book interior has some light toning.
- Seller Location:valatie, NY
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NPT Books, a division of N. P. Trent Antiques, was established in 1982 and serves clients in the US and around the world. We offer a large selection of used and out of print books mainly concentrating on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a large focus on 1st editions, signed and rare limited editions. Member of The Art and Antique Dealers League of America since 1996.
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