Author: Henry, Lord Brougham
Title: Lives of Men of Letters and Science & Historical Sketches of Statesmen Who Flourished in the Time of George III
Description: London, Charles Knight and Co. 1845-1847 . First edition. Leather. A two volume set of Lord Brougham's illustrated biographical work on prominent men of letters and science from the time of George III, with an additional volume containing sketches of statesmen from the time. Bound in full tree calf by Riviere. Though with two boards detached to vols 2 and 3. Priced to allow for sympathetic repair. A collection of 'Brougham's Historical Sketches', written by British statesman and Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, Lord Henry Brougham. Comprised of the following three volumes: 'Lives of Men of Letters and Science, Who Flourished in the Time of George III', complete in two volumes, with volume I being the first edition (1845), and volume II being the second edition (1847), published a year later. Illustrated with seven plates to Volume I and six to Volume II. Lacking one plate to Volume I. 'Historical Sketches of Statesmen Who Flourished in the Time of George III' (1846), a single-volume edition, previously published in a two-volume set in 1839. Containing remarks on the French Revolution. Complete, illustrated with ten plates. An interesting trio of historical works, exploring the lives of influential figures including Voltaire, Rousseau, Hume, Cavendish, Priestley, Lavoisier, Gibbon and others.With Volume I and III bound with the half titles. Bound in full tree calf by Riviere. Externally, sound, with the rear board to II and III detached but present. Light rubbing to joints and extremities, with the odd mark. Remaining hinges are a little strained, but holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Lacking one plate. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .
Keywords: henry lord brougham george III statesmen biography george III Men of Letters Not Stated
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Title: Lives of Men of Letters and Science & Historical Sketches of Statesmen Who Flourished in the Time of George III
Description: London, Charles Knight and Co. 1845-1847 . First edition. Leather. A two volume set of Lord Brougham's illustrated biographical work on prominent men of letters and science from the time of George III, with an additional volume containing sketches of statesmen from the time. Bound in full tree calf by Riviere. Though with two boards detached to vols 2 and 3. Priced to allow for sympathetic repair. A collection of 'Brougham's Historical Sketches', written by British statesman and Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, Lord Henry Brougham. Comprised of the following three volumes: 'Lives of Men of Letters and Science, Who Flourished in the Time of George III', complete in two volumes, with volume I being the first edition (1845), and volume II being the second edition (1847), published a year later. Illustrated with seven plates to Volume I and six to Volume II. Lacking one plate to Volume I. 'Historical Sketches of Statesmen Who Flourished in the Time of George III' (1846), a single-volume edition, previously published in a two-volume set in 1839. Containing remarks on the French Revolution. Complete, illustrated with ten plates. An interesting trio of historical works, exploring the lives of influential figures including Voltaire, Rousseau, Hume, Cavendish, Priestley, Lavoisier, Gibbon and others.With Volume I and III bound with the half titles. Bound in full tree calf by Riviere. Externally, sound, with the rear board to II and III detached but present. Light rubbing to joints and extremities, with the odd mark. Remaining hinges are a little strained, but holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Lacking one plate. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .
Keywords: henry lord brougham george III statesmen biography george III Men of Letters Not Stated
Price: GBP 98.00 = appr. US$ 139.94 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 939Q7
- Book number: 939Q7
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