A Biographical Memoir of His Late Royal Highness Frederick, Duke of York and Albany
by John Watkins
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good Only
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Henry Fisher, Son, and Co., 1827. Leather. Good Only. 9" by 6" . Not Stated. A scarce biographical sketch of Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany, son of King George III, illustrated throughout. A fascinating biographical memoir of Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (1763-1827), son of King George III of Great Britain. This works highlights the public services rendered by and private history of Prince Frederick over the course of his lifetime. A scarce work.Written by John Watkins. Containing thirteen full page engraved plates, one of which is folding, collated and complete. In contemporary half calf binding.Containing a previous owner's ink signature to one of the front free-endpapers: 'Stephen Hill, Birmingham'. In contemporary half calf binding and marbled boards. Externally, some shelf wear to the boards, and rubbing to the spine, joints, and extremities. Front joint is starting and rear joint is tender. Previous owner's signature to one of the front free-endpapers. Internally, hinges strained, remaining binding is firm. Pages contain instances of light spotting, more prominent to the first and last few pages as well as to the plates. Good Only
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 808J23
- Title
- A Biographical Memoir of His Late Royal Highness Frederick, Duke of York and Albany
- Author
- John Watkins
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Good Only
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Henry Fisher, Son, and Co.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1827
- Size
- 9" by 6"
- Keywords
- frederick hanoverian george iii hanover hanoverian biography
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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