Author: Charles C. F. Greville; Henry Reeve
Title: The Greville Memoirs
Description: London, Longmans, Green, and Co, 1875-87. First edition. Leather. A first edition set of Greville's monumental series of journals, an in-depth look at the reigns of three monarchs. The fifth edition of Volumes I, II, and III, the first edition of Volumes IV to VIII.Complete in eight volumes.A collection of the journals of Charles Greville, a diarist who was the Clerk of the Council in Ordinary, serving under Kings George IV and William IV, and Queen Victoria. These journals document the reigns of the three monarchs, from 1817 to 1860. The journals are faithful records of the period, with detailed and competent observations of events Charles witnessed, and the people he associated with. However, Charles did not stoop to record private scandal, though the publication caused scandals when first published, with Queen Victoria stating that she was "horrified and indignant at this dreadful and really scandalous book". Charles' journals are considered to be an incredibly valuable contribution to nineteenth century history, recording not just the public events, but the private causes that led to them. The journals were met with great public interest when they were first published, nearly ten years after Charles' death. The demand was as great in America as in England.Edited by Henry Reeve; Greville had given Reeve his diaries on his deathbed, only a few hours before he died.Bookplate of Viscount Mersey to the front paste downs. In a full calf binding. Externally, smart. Light marks to the boards and spines. Minor bumping to the extremities. Joints of Volume II, V, VI, and VII are worn, as is the front joint of Volume III. Heavier mark to the front board of Volume VIII. Front hinge of Volume IV is starting but firm. Bookplate to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Keywords: The Greville Memoirs charles greville george iv william iv charles greville None
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Title: The Greville Memoirs
Description: London, Longmans, Green, and Co, 1875-87. First edition. Leather. A first edition set of Greville's monumental series of journals, an in-depth look at the reigns of three monarchs. The fifth edition of Volumes I, II, and III, the first edition of Volumes IV to VIII.Complete in eight volumes.A collection of the journals of Charles Greville, a diarist who was the Clerk of the Council in Ordinary, serving under Kings George IV and William IV, and Queen Victoria. These journals document the reigns of the three monarchs, from 1817 to 1860. The journals are faithful records of the period, with detailed and competent observations of events Charles witnessed, and the people he associated with. However, Charles did not stoop to record private scandal, though the publication caused scandals when first published, with Queen Victoria stating that she was "horrified and indignant at this dreadful and really scandalous book". Charles' journals are considered to be an incredibly valuable contribution to nineteenth century history, recording not just the public events, but the private causes that led to them. The journals were met with great public interest when they were first published, nearly ten years after Charles' death. The demand was as great in America as in England.Edited by Henry Reeve; Greville had given Reeve his diaries on his deathbed, only a few hours before he died.Bookplate of Viscount Mersey to the front paste downs. In a full calf binding. Externally, smart. Light marks to the boards and spines. Minor bumping to the extremities. Joints of Volume II, V, VI, and VII are worn, as is the front joint of Volume III. Heavier mark to the front board of Volume VIII. Front hinge of Volume IV is starting but firm. Bookplate to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Keywords: The Greville Memoirs charles greville george iv william iv charles greville None
Price: GBP 650.00 = appr. US$ 928.19 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 926P37
- Book number: 926P37
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