The British Inheritance. A Treasury of Historic Documents.
(London): The British Library, (1999),
First Edition. quarto, black boards in pictorial dust jacket. (x), 150pp. The British Library, Item #17061
This volume displays, in chronological order, key documents which illuminate defining moments in British history. The documents are accompanied by lively commentaries by experts and curators placing the material in context and explaining its significance. Alongside such major treasures as Domesday Book and Magna Carta are many less-will known but none the less fascinating items such as Oscar Wilde's calling card and the last letter of Mary Queen of Scots. Beautifuly illustrated in color throughout. With a brief introduction, further reading and addresses, and index. Very fine.
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