Chronicles of the Crusades (contains bookplates of Johannes Patricius Crichton Stuart Marchio de Bute and Cardiff Castle) de Lord John de Joinville - 1865

London: Bell and Daldy, 1865. Hardcover. Poor. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. See photos for condition details. Full title reads: 'Chronicles of the Crusades, being Contemporary Narratives of the Crusade of Richard Coeur de Lion by Richard of Devizes and Geoffrey de Vinsauf; and of the Crusade of Saint Louis". Hardcover, full leather binding ornately decorated with gilt to edges and spine. Unfortunately, both front and rear boards are detached though present. Exterior spine shows chipping at top and bottom as well as a spot near the center. Front and rear end page and pastedowns are marbled. Rear pastedown contains a smaller bookplate bearing a crest and stating this was from Cardiff Castle and front pastedown has a large attractive bookplate showing the owner as Johannes Patricius Crichton Stuart Marchio de Bute. The book condition is graded as poor because both boards are detached and if not for this book would be a strong VG to VG plus. No handwriting is present, interior binding is strong and text pages are tight. Pages are toned due to age and some minor foxing is present. The bookplates are what make this a unique item.