Author: [John Galt]
Title: George the Third His Court and Family
Description: London, Henry Colburn and Co, 1821. Cloth. An illustrated biography of the life and monarchy of King George III of England, written by John Galt. Complete in two volumes. An interesting look at the life of George III, discussing his country, court, and family. King George III was the first Hanover monarch of Britain, and is known today for his declining mental illness as he grew older, which resulted in his son taking the seat as regent. He was the King during a tumultuous time in history, with the American War of Independence, French Revolution, and the Napoleonic Wars all taking place during his reign. Volume I with a frontispiece, and nine plates. Volume II with eight plates. Written by John Galt. Galt was a novelist and social commentator, who is often called the first political novelist in English. Collated, complete, though the frontispiece of Volume II has been misbound, and is actually facing page 275. In a full cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Light fading to the spines. Minor marks to the boards and spines. The odd spot to the fore edge. Blind stamp to the recto to the front endpapers, 'Melbourne House, Wells, Somerset&apos. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the some scattered spots. Plate facing page 341 in Volume I is detached but present. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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