1568 GRAFTONS CHRONICLE AT LARGE, HISTORY OF ENGLAND Extremaly RARE INCUNABLE, 2 vols. 1st Edition,Gravures Start Price USD 14,999.00 Current Price USD 14,999.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, July 19, 2008 End Time Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Location Lima, Lima See more about '1568 GRAFTONS CHRONICLE AT LARGE, HISTORY OF ENGLAND' Description TITLE 1568 GRAFTON'S CHRONICLE AT LARGE, HISTORY OF ENGLAND EXCEEDINGLY RARE INCUNABLE, Early Historical Complete work of 2 vols. 1st Ed. DESCRIPTION   GRAFTON, Richard "A Chronicle At Large and Meere History of the Affayres of Englande and Kinges of the Same, Deduced From the Creattion of the VVorlde, Unto the First Habitation Of Thys Islande: And So By Contynuance Unto the First Yere of the Reigne of Our Most Deere And Soureigne Lady Queene Elizabeth" London, 1568. Two volumes. 192 pp, 10 leaves)+ 1369 pp, 24 leaves) . In 4º. Heavy weight. Hardcover morocco binding. Woodcut initials chaptering letters. Includes 6 beautiful woodcut engravings. Gothical characters, Robert William Macgoun ex-libris.   Extremely Rare appearance of this First Edition.  Despite missing of first volume title page, little handwritings outside the text,minor foxing and small mutilation on right upper side restored on pages 7  23, 24, in great state of conservation as can be seen on images.   Thanks again and welcome to another fabulous auction. We are very proud to offer to all the collectors  this post incunable high value work. This is the famous Grafton's Chronicle, or Chronicle At Large, an ancient work outlining the history of England but also revising the origins of the world in agreement to the knowledge and the religion in the XVI century. Divided on two volumes. The second estated: beginning at William the Conqueror, Endeth wyth our moste dread and soueraigne Lady Queen Elizabeth. On the accession of Edward VI, Grafton was appointed King's Printer and this gave him the sole right to print all Acts and Statutes. He held the appointment only for six years, for on the King's death he foolishly printed a proclamation of the accession of Lady Jane Grey, in which he signed himself "Printer to the Queen" For this he was cast into prison when Mary I took the throne unopposed. John Cawood became Queen's Printer, and Grafton's career as a printer ended.   In prison Grafton compiled an Abridgement of the Chronicles of England (1563). To this he added in 1568 this Chronicle at Large. John Stow and Grafton had a running battle over their rival chronicles after Stow justifiably accused Grafton of copying his own work. Grafton was instrumental in the establishment and maintenance of the London hospitals. In these books he chiefly adapted the work of his predecessors, but in some cases he gives detailed accounts of contemporary events.   EXTREMELY SCARCE ACQUIRED FIRST EDITION WORK!!!   Estimated Price on International Antiquarian Auction Houses as Sotheby's and Christie's. US $ 35,000.00 - US $ 50,000.00     About me: We are specilized in antique and rare books, photographs and maps, we have the firts antique bookstore here in Lima-Peru. if you are collector also can see my listing of books in abebooks.com. vialibri.net.   Thanks for looking and please see the images:   See my other auctions for more great items!         SHIPPING AND PAYMENT   WILL SHIP TO WORLDWIDE I SEND ALWAYS BY REGISTER AIR MAIL SHIPPING AND HANDLING COST TO THE U.S  IS $ .97.00  AND TO REST OF WORLD IS $ .99.00 INSURANCE IS $ 15.00 We offer you 30 days of guarantee or will have the return of its money. The Product sent by register airmail delivery generally take 7-10 days to arrive However, sometimes they can be delayed in the post office and can take up to 15 days to be received.   PAYPAL IS PREFERRED                                                                                           Accepted Payment Methods: Money Order Cashier's Check Bank Account Transfer ¡WE SELL ONLY  ORIGINAL ANTIQUES, NO REPRINTS, NO COPY’S!        We want you to be happy with your purchase.    Thank you for your interest   and good luck bidding!          On May-27-08 at 08:21:38 PDT, seller added the following information: Place a Bid!