Author: Anonymous; Lord Frederick Hamilton
Title: The Vanished Pomps of Yesterday Being Some Random Reminiscences of a British Diplomat
Description: London, Hodder and Stoughton , 1919. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce first edition memoir from Conservative politician, Lord Frederick Hamilton, originally published anonymously. The very scarce first edition of this work.In the publisher's original cloth binding.'The Vanished Pomps of Yesterday' is a memoir by British diplomat Lord Frederick Hamilton. The book is a collection of his personal reminiscences and anecdotes from his career as a diplomat. This, as well as two other volumes make up his 'My Yesterdays' series that give vivid, sometimes amusing accounts of his early life, life in the diplomatic service, and travels. In the original cloth binding. Externally, smart with slight rubbing and bumping to the extremities, heaviest to the head and tail of the spine. Marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean occasional spotting, heaviest to the first and last few leaves. Previous owner's ink inscription to the front pastedown. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

Keywords: Memoir Autobiography Lord Frederick Hamilton Autobiography None


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