The Grand Quarrel - Folio Society 1993 - Civil War Memoirs - Hardback in Slipcase - Used

Used condition. Pre-owned. Good used condition overall — please refer to all photos carefully before purchasing. Condition as shown in images.

A beautifully produced Folio Society hardback edition of The Grand Quarrel, published in London in 1993 (MCMXCIII). Edited and introduced by Roger Hudson, this volume brings together extraordinary first-hand accounts of the English Civil War written by women — a remarkable collection of intimate, vivid memoirs and letters from some of the most compelling female voices of the 17th century. An exceptional piece for historians, Civil War enthusiasts, and Folio Society collectors alike.

Content: Selections from the Civil War memoirs of:

• Mrs Lucy Hutchinson
• Mrs Alice Thornton
• Ann, Lady Fanshawe
• Margaret, Duchess of Newcastle
• Anne, Lady Halkett
• The letters of Brilliana, Lady Harley

Book details (photo-verified):

• Publisher: The Folio Society, London
• Date: 1993 (MCMXCIII)
• Editor: Roger Hudson
• Format: Hardback — deep navy/midnight blue cloth-bound boards with all-over intricate gold geometric/arabesque pattern stamped across front and back covers
• Spine: Full gold italic lettering detailing title, contributors, editor, publisher and date — crisp and fully legible
• Slipcase: Plain navy blue card slipcase included
• Pages: Cream laid-effect paper; clean and bright throughout
• Illustrations: Black and white portrait engravings and illustrations throughout, including a full-page portrait of William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle
• Typography: Elegant period-style typesetting with decorative chapter headings and ornamental borders

Condition (photo-verified):

• Good used condition — a well-preserved copy
• Cloth boards clean with no obvious damage, staining, or fading; gold stamping crisp throughout
• Pages appear clean and bright with no visible foxing or markings; pages tight with no loose leaves
• Slipcase has slight bowing/curvature but is structurally intact
• No inscriptions or bookplates visible in photos