Manuscripts of S. H. LE Fleming, ESQ., of Rydal Hall, Historical Manuscripts Commission

Manuscripts of S. H. LE Fleming, ESQ., of Rydal Hall, Historical Manuscripts Commission

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Manuscripts of S. H. LE Fleming, ESQ., of Rydal Hall, Historical Manuscripts Commission
  • Manuscripts of S. H. LE Fleming, ESQ., of Rydal Hall, Historical Manuscripts Commission
  • Manuscripts of S. H. LE Fleming, ESQ., of Rydal Hall, Historical Manuscripts Commission
  • Manuscripts of S. H. LE Fleming, ESQ., of Rydal Hall, Historical Manuscripts Commission
  • Manuscripts of S. H. LE Fleming, ESQ., of Rydal Hall, Historical Manuscripts Commission
  • Manuscripts of S. H. LE Fleming, ESQ., of Rydal Hall, Historical Manuscripts Commission
  • Manuscripts of S. H. LE Fleming, ESQ., of Rydal Hall, Historical Manuscripts Commission
  • Manuscripts of S. H. LE Fleming, ESQ., of Rydal Hall, Historical Manuscripts Commission
  • Manuscripts of S. H. LE Fleming, ESQ., of Rydal Hall, Historical Manuscripts Commission
  • Manuscripts of S. H. LE Fleming, ESQ., of Rydal Hall, Historical Manuscripts Commission
  • Manuscripts of S. H. LE Fleming, ESQ., of Rydal Hall, Historical Manuscripts Commission
Manuscripts of S. H. LE Fleming, ESQ., of Rydal Hall, Historical Manuscripts Commission

Manuscripts of S. H. LE Fleming, ESQ., of Rydal Hall, Historical Manuscripts Commission

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Publication: London, Printed for Her Majesty's Stationery Office by Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1890

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [iv], 474.

Condition Report: Very Good. The book presents well in a sturdy, later tan cloth binding. The boards are tight and square, showing minimal shelf-wear to the extremities, though the spine is slightly sunned. The gilt lettering on the spine remains impressively bright and unoxidised. Internally, the text block appears securely held with sound hinges. The title page is notably clean and crisp, exhibiting only faint, mild toning consistent with age, and completely avoiding any foxing, smudging, or stray marks. Overall, a well-preserved copy.

Catalogue Note: This First Edition constitutes the Twelfth Report, Appendix, Part VII of the Historical Manuscripts Commission. The text was originally presented to both Houses of Parliament by command of Her Majesty. It primarily features a detailed calendar of the historical papers of the Le Fleming family of Rydal Hall.

The book is bound in a practical, secondary cloth binding. There are no visible previous ownership inscriptions, binders' stamps, or bookplates, presenting a very clean provenance based on the preliminary leaf.

Original late 19th-century issues of these Commission reports are relatively uncommon on the open market in such sound, readable condition, having often suffered in fragile original wrappers or institutional library settings.

Dive into the rich history of northern England with this detailed archival calendar of the Le Fleming family papers. Highlighting the extensive correspondence and administrative documents of Sir Daniel Fleming—a key political and social actor in 17th-century Westmorland—this volume offers an invaluable window into local governance, estate management, and the daily realities of the gentry during the tumultuous eras of the later Stuart kings. A vital primary source reference for British historians and genealogists alike.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Historical Manuscripts Commission

Book Publisher: Eyre and Spottiswoode for Her Majesty's Stationery Office

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 478

Book Publication Year: 1890

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Later Cloth

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Historical Manuscripts Commission, Twelfth Report

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

Book Dimensions:

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