Hamilton Anthony Count Walpole Horace (18 results)

First Edition. With portraits of the 'Windsor beauties' etc. Frontispiece engraving of Charles II. Hardcovers, strained at gutters to inside hinges otherwise VG . Large and heavy item.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. PP xii, 408. 1st printing, circa 1890. Prior owner details to FPD.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1928, First edition thus. Octavo, [i-vi],vii-viii,[1],2-230,[2]+[16 plate]pp. Two-tone cloth binding: grey buckram spine, gilt; maroon boards. Square and tight. Slight foxing to end papers and blanks, as usual, otherwise clean. This edition limited to 1000 copies. Eight beautiful mounted wood engravings by Wilfred Jones, printed from the original blocks with additional head-pieces for each chapter, presumably also by Jones. Overall a 'Very Good' copy.

HC. B&W engravings (illustrator). 408pp good, decorated olive green cloth, teg (hardcover).

Hard Cover. Condition: Good +. No Jacket. B&W Engravings (illustrator). 408 pgs. inlcuding a large appendix, and in index of names. Undated but circa 1890 navy blue HC book has a paper spine label with faded black and burgandy font, and is in G + shape with bumped spine ends and corners. Some shelf wear to boards, front gutter hinge split to binding and stretched but holding, rear hinge is fine, eps foxed, top page edges gilt, front and bottom page edges deckle cut. Book is completely unmarked and as unread, several page edges still remain uncut, square, clean, minimal foxing around page edges, no odors. No DJ. About 40 authentic portraits from steel and woodcut engravings (26 by Delort), amrorous history of the court of King Charles II. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Wilfred Jones (illustrator). A limited edition copy of Antoine Hamilton's memoirs of his brother-in-law Philibert de Gramont. A limited edition of one thousand copies. This is an out-of-series complimentary copy.From the library of Sir Campbell Stuart, with his bookplate to the front paste down. Stuart was a Canadian newspaper magnate, who ran propaganda operations for Britain during both World Wars.Illustrated with eight plates, and in-text wood engravings throughout, by Wilfred Jones.The memoirs of Philibert de Gramont, a French courtier and soldier of the seventeenth century, written by his brother-in-law, Antoine Hamilton. Philibert was the younger half-brother of Antoine III of Gramont. He was exiled from Louis XIV's court in 1662 for courting one of his mistresses, Anne-Lucie de la Mothe-Houdancourt. Upon this exile, Philibert found home at the court of Charles II in England, though he was allowed to return to France after a couple of years.When Philibert was 80, he supplied his brother-in-law, Antoine, with the material for these 'Memoirs'. Hamilton provided interesting passages in this volume on the history of the court of Charles II.Translated from French to English by Horace Walpole. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. A small amount of loss to the head of the front joint. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Light marks and rubbing to the boards and spine. Spine is a little discoloured. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good. book.

Hardcover. New edition. Octavo; New edition; Fair-; Hardcover; Spine, brown with gold print; Boards in brown cloth, fraying to spine caps and corners, cocked spine; Text block front hinge broken, rear hinge cracked, spine break at p. 160, light smudging to front pastedown, tanning to title page, clean text; xxxii, 368 pages. 1366055. FP New Rockville Stock.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Limited Edition. Limited edition, one of 1000 copies. Base of spine and boards a bit stained, affects first and last couple pages but not text. 1928 Hard Cover. viii, 230 pp. Black cloth, gilt titles and rules. A biography of the sieges of Trino, Arras, and Lerida, and the count's time at and exile from court, with some discussion of intrigues and love affairs in both England and France. Though billed as a memoir, the work was written by the count's brother-in-law. "The account of Gramont's early career was doubtless provided by himself, but Hamilton was probably more familiar with the history of the court of Charles II., which forms the most interesting section of the book." (Britannica).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. No Jacket. Jones, Wilfred (illustrator). Limited Edition. Hardcover; large 8vo/small 4to; 230 pages. Illustrated. Limited edition. #145/1000 hand-numbered. Backed in grey cloth hardcovers with red sidecloth. Gilt lettering on spine- qutie sunned. Boards a little dusty and scuffed. Bumped corners, some exposed board. VG-/--. Book.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. Wilfred Jones (illustrator). A limited edition copy of this illustrated memoir of Count de Grammont, translated into English. Limited to one thousand copies for Great Britain, of which this is number seventy-four. Illustrated with eight tipped-in plates of wood engravings. Collated complete. The memoirs of Philibert, Count de Grammont, a French courtier and soldier who was half-brother to Antoine III of Grammont, Marshal of France, and uncle of Catherine Charlotte de Gramont, Princess of Monaco. Written by Anthony Hamilton, an Irish-French soldier and writer. Translated to English by Horace Walpole, an English writer, art historian, antiquarian, politician, and man of letters. Illustrated by Wilfred Jones, an American illustrator. In the original quarter buckram with red cloth boards. Externally, very smart with light shelf wear and fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd spot. Age toning to the endpapers. Very Good Indeed. book.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Limited and Numbered Edition. #134 of a limited edition of 500, red cloth, some signatures slightly loose, uneven not falling out, very light wear, very minor water stain along top edge of last 20 pages, signed by publisher. gilt edged top. Nice engravings. By the Publisher.

Full-Leather. Condition: Very Good. First Thus. Dark brown morocco, elaborately decorated in blind, spine panel with 5 raised bands lettered/decorated in gilt, gilt dentilled edges, text block edged in gilt, silk moire endpapers. No. 11 of the Grand Edition De Luxe, limited to 50 numbered copies. Leather rubbed along joints, with a few minor scuffs. xii,408 pp., illus. w/ 28 engraved plates w/ tissue guards, additional in-text illus. Interior shows mild foxing to early and late leaves, scattered minor foxing through the remainder; foxing on engraved plates ranges light to moderate. Several leaves project a bit along fore-edge, but all are firmly bound in. Size: 4to - over 9" - 12" tall. Book.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1888 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 392 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 392 Volume 2 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: eng. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1888. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - eng, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 392, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 2 392.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1870 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 558 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 558 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1888. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol: - , Pages: - 546, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 546.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1870. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 558, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 558.