Author: John, Lord Hervey
Title: Memoirs of the Reign of George II from His Accession to the Death of Queen Caroline
Description: London, Bickers and Son , 1884. Cloth. Lord Hervey's frank memoir of George II. Hervey was a courtier and political writer. It was said he had affairs with many notable figures including Anne Vane, Lady Montagu, Princess Caroline, Francesco Algarotti and possibly Prince Frederick. The memoirs were published posthumously due to their unflattering view of the King, Prince Frederick, and their family arguments. The manuscript was preserved by Hervey's family and his son left clear instructions that the work was not to be published until George III's death. The work was first published in 1848 having been edited by J W Croker. These memoirs have been regarded as resembling those of Horace Walpole and the two books mutually support the veracity of several of the outlandish claims. An ex-library copy with several blind stamps for Bath public library throughout. This is a limited edition of this work, being number 47 of only 50 copies printed on large paper. Limited edition statements found to the first two volumes. With a frontispiece to all volumes. In original cloth bindings with paper spine labels. Externally, rubbed to the spines and extremities. Spine labels have faded and have a small amount of loss. Bumping to the head and tail of spines. Library shelf numbers written to the spines. Internally, library bookplate and notes to the front pastedown, Bath Public Reference Library. Internally, binding to all volumes is strained in places. Pages are age toned. Library blind stamp to several pages throughout. Occasional light spots to pages. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

Keywords: Memoir Anne Vane Lady Montagu Princess Caroline Anne Vane None


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