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Click here to see our other books! A Journal of the Swedish Ambassy, in the Years M.DC.L.III and M.DC.LIV From the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Lord Commissioner Whitelocke 1772 T Becket and P A De Hondt : London 11" by 9" 532; 502pp SUMMARY A smartly bound, first edition account of Bulstrode Whitelocke's journal of his time in the Swedish Embassy. First Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage : £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION Bulstrode Whitelocke was an English lawyer, writer, parliamentarian and Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England. This was his journal of his time there, in the years 1653-1654. This first edition was later re-edited by Henry Reeve in 1885. With half-titles to both volumes. With the bookplate of M V Wachenfelt to the front pastedown to both volumes. The von Wachenfelt family were Swedish. Pater Familias Miles von Wachenfelt was a multi-talented person, who was agrarian attache at the Swedish embassies in London, Dublin and the Hague. It is believed that this bookplate reflects his engagement in the Agrarian Academy. The silver in the bookplate nods to his collection of ancient silver. Therefore, this book belonged to an individual who worked for the Swedish Embassy himself. Another prior owner's stamp to the recto of front endpaper to both volumes. With an appendix of original papers. Whitelocke was despatched to Chirstina, queen of Sweden, to conclude a treaty of alliance and to assure the freedom of the Sound. Subsequently, following this mission, Whitelocke was retroactively regarded as the first English and British Ambassador to Sweden. He successfully assisted Cromwell in negotiating the treaty with Sweden of 1656. CONDITION In uniform full calf bindings. Externally, generally smart. Splits to the joints. Small loss to the head and tail of spines. Light shelfwear to boards. Bookplates to the front pastedowns of both volumes. Prior owners' inscriptions to the recto of front endpapers. Internally, both volumes are firmly bound. Pages are very bright with just the odd spot. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques