Robert Bell - The Life of the Rt Hon. George Canning

London, Chapman and Hall, 1846. First edition. Leather. The first edition of this political biography. The first edition of this biography of the British statesman and Tory politician, George Canning. Canning worked in several roles in the cabinet before becoming Prime Minister for the final four months of his life. Written by Irish man of letters, Robert Bell. Bell was a man of letters and edited The Story Teller and the Correspondence of the Fairfax Family. His biography of Canning was extremely popular. Bound by Frost and Co for the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution as a part of their 'Adopt a Book' scheme. Brian Frost opened his business on 13 Trim Street during the 1960's, where Chris Lewis, an ex Bayntun worker, worked. In a half calf binding. Externally, excellent condition with minor shelfwear.Bound by Frost and Co for the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific institution. Binder's stamp to verso of front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Bath Royal literary and scientific society blind stamp to dedication page. Pages are age toned to edges with the odd spot throughout. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

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