Book Details
| Author: | Ewing, Ritchie, J.: |
| Title: | The Life and Times of Viscount Palmerston: Embracing the Diplomatic and Domestic History of the British Empire During the Last Half Century. |
| Published: | London: The London Printing and Publishing Company, Ltd., n.d. |
| Classification: | Catalogue 21 - Biography |
| Description: | In two volumes. 7.5 x 10.25". Vol 1 - xxxii, 840 pp. Frontispiece -engraved portrait of Viscount Palmerston, vignette of Broadlands, Hampshire (the seat of Lord Palmerston) on half title page, 12 other steel-engraved, full page plates of major political figures. Some light foxing on prelims and some browning on text facing plates, otherwise clean. Vol 2 - 840 pp. Frontispiece - engraved portrait of Alexander II, Emperor of Russia, vignette of Broadlands on half title page, 21 other steel-engraved, full-page plates of important political figures. Both volumes - all edges marbled. Marbled eps. Contemporary half-calf and marbled boards. Raised bands on spine. Gilt decoration in panels. Vol 1 - Backstrip lifting for about two inches at top of front board. Part of volume label on spine rubbed away. Edges and corners rubbed. Vol 2 - Volume label on spine missing. Rubbing to edges and corners. Overall condition both volumes VG. A very attractive set. |
| Book Number: | #734 |
| Price: | € 178.00 |
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