Author: MURDOCK, HAROLD
Title: Earl Percy Dines Abroad. A Boswellian Episode
Description: Boston: KennikatPress, 1970. Reprint. Yellow hardback cloth cover. 260mm x 180mm (10" x 7"). 46pp. Frontis illustration of Hugh, Earl Percy; additional b/w portrait illustrations. Provenance: from the estate of Ian Robertson, former Auctioneer, Antiquarian collector, Mayor and Honorary Alderman of Alnwick The title refers to Hugh, Earl Percy (born 1742) son of Sir Hugh and Lady Elizabeth Smithson. Sir Hugh was created Duke of Northumberland in1766. James Smithson, Sir Hugh's son was to become founder of the Smithsonian Institue in Washington.. VG : in very good condition without dust jacket .

Keywords: North of England British History


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