The State of England in 1588: In a Letter from a Priest at London to the Spanish ambassador at Paris
London: J. Millan and M. Cooper, 1746. viii, 56 p.; 19 cm. Disbound. Attributed to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley (1520-1598). First published in 1588 as "The copie of a letter sent out of England to Don Bernardin Mendoza ambassadour in France for the King of Spaine" and attributed to Richard Leigh (1561?-1588). An account, first published in 1588, of the military status of England following the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. Very scarce. First leaf (title page) is attached to the following leaf meaning that pages ii and iii are not visible; otherwise, in Very Good- Condition: first 2 leaves are detached but present; title page is browned; otherwise, clean and solid. Very Good -. Item #010355
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