The Illustrated Pepys English Diary, 1659-1669. Latham, 1978 edition.

by Latham, Robert

Samuel Pepys famous 17th century social commentary diary.

The Illustrated Pepys. Extracts from the Diary Selected & edited by Robert Latham.
This edition published 1978 by Book Club Associates by arrangement with Bell & Hyman Limited.
255 x 195 x 20mm (10.1/8 x 7.3/4 x 3/4 inches)
Dust Jacket wrap-around scene on an English country green. Gilt lettering, green cloth hardcover. Very fine condition.

Pepys' Diary is considered the most remarkable diary in the English language. This representative selection entails 240 pages of Pepys' vivid commentary on life in the 1660s, with all his enthusiasm and curiosity. This book is in fine condition and would be a treasure for anyone interested in English history.