Published in 1980 by The Folio Society, a favorite among collectors. Includes excerpts from More’s letters. Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) was an English lawyer, judge, philosopher, author and statesman. He served Henry VIII as Lord High Chancellor of England and authored “Utopia,” which describes the political system of an imaginary island state. Clean book with no writing and lovely gilt spine and boards. 3/4” glue residue on front cover. Includes beautiful color and B&W portraits and illustrations. Book measures 6.5” x 10”, 127 pages. No DJ, no slipcase.#biography#vintage#history#England#hardcover#nonfiction#Folio#letters#art (Shelf 1F)