Memoirs of the Martyr King: Being a Record of the Last Two Years of the Reign of His Most Sacred Majesty King Charles the First Allan Fea

Published in 1905 by John Lane, The Bodley Head, London, Allan Fea's Memoirs of the Martyr King is a significant Edwardian-era contribution to the study of Charles I. This first edition folio assembles narratives and contemporary documents that illuminate the final two years of the Stuart king's reign, leading to his trial and execution. The book is illustrated throughout with thirty-nine engraved portraits, featuring prominent figures such as Charles I, Queen Henrietta Maria, Oliver Cromwell, Anne Lady Fanshawe, James Stuart, and Princess Elizabeth. Architectural engravings of English landmarks enrich the presentation. The contents also preserve memoirs and testimonies of participants including Major Huntington, Sir John Berkeley, John Ashburnham, Sir Henry Firebrace, and Colonel Edward Cooke. Bound in full leather with elaborate gilt tooling, the volume measures 13 by 10.5 inches. Collation: xx, 278 pp. Illustrations: 39 engraved portraits and architectural plates. Edition: First edition, 1905. Condition: Very Good; the binding is secure, the gilt tooling remains striking, and the text block is complete and clean, with only minor age wear consistent with early 20th-century leather bindings. Collation confirms completeness. Dust Jacket Condition: not issued. Format: Folio, single volume. Item Number (SKU): #29434. PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.