The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Volume IX: 1668–1669

The book is in excellent condition with a sturdy green hardcover featuring a gold emblem. There is no dust jacket. The binding is tight, and the pages are clean and unmarked, reflecting careful handling and preservation. There are no inscriptions or library markings.

"The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Volume IX: 1668–1669" is a meticulously edited work by Robert Latham and William Matthews, published by the University of California Press in 1976. This volume is part of a comprehensive transcription of Pepys' diaries, offering insights into 17th-century English life. The University of California Press edition is notable for its scholarly accuracy and completeness, making it a valuable resource for historians and enthusiasts of English history. Samuel Pepys, a naval administrator and Member of Parliament, provides a first-hand account of the Restoration period, capturing details of daily life, politics, and social events. This specific volume, covering the years 1668 to 1669, continues Pepys' detailed observations and reflections. The book is bound in a sturdy green hardcover with a gold emblem, lacking a dust jacket, and is in excellent condition, indicating careful preservation over the years.