The Diary of the Late George Bubb Dodington, Baron of Melcombe Regis: From March 8, 1748-9, to February 6, 1761. With an Appendix Containing Some Curious and Interesting Papers, Which are either referred to, or alluded to, in the Diary

Published by E. Easton, Salisbury, 1784

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A calf-bound first edition of the diaries of George Bubb Dodington, offering an interesting source on 18th-century British politics. First edition. In a full contemporary calf binding. Bound with the half title and original endpapers. This important posthumous work provides a rich source of information about politics and government in the first half of the 18th century, written through the eyes of British Whig politician George Bubb Dodington. Christened simply George Bubb, he acquired the surname Dodington around the time his uncle George Dodington died in 1720 and left him his estate. He is said to have been involved in a spy-ring, collecting valuable information about Jacobite activities. Published by Henry Penruddocke Wyndham, a British Whig MP, topographer and author. This is his most celebrated publication. In a full contemporary calf binding.Externally, with rubbing to the extremities, resulting in loss to the head and tail of the spine. Marks to the rear board. Rear joint tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with occasional toning and spotting. Good.…

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Title
The Diary of the Late George Bubb Dodington, Baron of Melcombe Regis: From March 8, 1748-9, to February 6, 1761. With an Appendix Containing Some Curious and Interesting Papers, Which are either referred to, or alluded to, in the Diary
Author
George Bubb Dodington; Henry Penruddocke Wyndham
Publisher
E. Easton, Salisbury
Publication year
1784
Condition
Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Leather
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None
Item weight
0.5 kilograms
Dimensions
8.5" by 5.5"

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