Author: Rev. John Kelly
Title: Louisa of Prussia and Other Sketches
Description: London, The Religious Tract Society, 1888. Leather. A late 19th century collection of biographical sketches of notable individuals from Prussia and Hesse, signed by the author and presented to his wife. A fascinating collection of biographical sketches of important individuals from Prussia and Hesse, including Queen Louisa of Prussia, Princess William of Prussia, Princess Charles of Hesse, and Carmen Sylva, Poetess and Queen. Written by the Rev. John Kelly.A presentation copy signed by the author and given to his wife, with an ink inscription to her on one of the front free-endpapers: 'E.A. Kelly, from her loving husband, The Author, Oct 1888&apos. Including an engraved frontispiece, an engraved vignette to the title page, and a further eight engravings throughout. Collated and complete.Rebound in full leather binding with refreshed endpapers. Rebound in full leather binding with refreshed endpapers. Externally, some shelf wear to the boards and rubbing to the spine, joints, and extremities. Signed by the author to one of the front free-endpapers. Internally, hinges are tender. A few spots to the pages, which are otherwise bright and clean. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

Keywords: louisa of prussia prussia princess william hesse prussia biography illustrated Not Stated


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