Francis the First Francis Hackett Literary Guild Antique Navy Blue Hardcover

Francis the First by Francis Hackett, published by the Literary Guild, is a substantial historical biography bound in a textured navy blue cloth. This antique volume explores the life and reign of the French monarch with the detailed prose characteristic of Hackett's scholarship. The exterior shows significant age-related wear, including fraying at the spine and corners, while the internal pages have taken on a deep, warm amber patina. A previous owner's name, Mary Wright Taylor, is inscribed on the front flyleaf, adding a touch of personal history to this classic literary find.  Author: Francis Hackett Title: Francis the First Publisher: Literary Guild Binding: Hardcover Material: Cloth Color: Navy Blue Edge: Tanned Era: Early 20th Century Subject: History / Biography Provenance: Inscribed by previous owner Format: Standard Octavo Language: English  Keywords: Antique Book, Vintage Biography, French History, Literary Guild Edition, Hardcover, Blue Cloth, Aged Patina, Historical Nonfiction, Collectible, Library Decor, Bookcase Aesthetic, Old Books, Francis I, Scholarly Work