William Lee Rees Lily Rees (76 results)

paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Life and Times of Sir George Grey, K.C.B. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. H. Brett Takapuna Auckland 1892 First Edition 496pp illus (bw engravings) G (blue cloth w gilt title on spine, head and foot of spine bumped, edges and prelims sl foxed, owners name on fep , water mark on inside of front board and some pages too, binding cocked) reading copy. …

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Paperback. Condition: New. Published in 1892, this two-volume biography chronicles the remarkable life and career of Sir George Grey (1812-98), the 11th premier of New Zealand. William Lee Rees (1836-1912), lawyer, politician and well-known supporter of Grey, co-wrote this work with his daughter Lily, and the books outline how Grey became arguably the most influential figure during the European settlement of New Zealand in the nineteenth century. The volumes proceed chronologically and are organised by the main events in Grey's life. Volume 1 begins with Grey's upbringing and early years, and describes his first voyage to Western Australia, his first government of New Zealand and his time as governor of Cape Colony. In addition to recounting the incidents, adventures and achievements of Grey's life, Rees also conveys Grey's personal principles and aspirations, giving the reader an insight into the character of this colonial governor and servant of the empire.…

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Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. Reprint. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Near Fine condition. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. Previous owner's details and cataloguing information to reverse of half-title page. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 146 pages. A POD of the biography of George Grey [1812-1898], Governor of South Australia, Explorer, Governor of New Zealand, Governor of the Cape Colony, and Prime Minister of New Zealand.…

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. Reprint. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Near Fine condition. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. Previous owner's details and cataloguing information to inside of front cover. Some black an white illustrations but the reproduction isn't great The text is clear and very readable. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. [317] pages. A POD of the biography of George Grey [1812-1898], Governor of South Australia, Explorer, Governor of New Zealand, Governor of the Cape Colony, and Prime Minister of New Zealand.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Published in 1892, this two-volume biography chronicles the remarkable life and career of Sir George Grey (1812-98), the 11th premier of New Zealand. William Lee Rees (1836-1912), lawyer, politician and well-known supporter of Grey, co-wrote this work with his daughter Lily, and the books outline how Grey became arguably the most influential figure during the European settlement of New Zealand in the nineteenth century. The volumes proceed chronologically and are organised by the main events in Grey's life. Volume 2 covers Grey's second governorships of Cape Colony and New Zealand, his engagement in English politics and his return to New Zealand in 1870. It concludes with an assessment of Grey's personal characteristics, successes and failures. In addition to recounting the incidents, adventures and achievements of Grey's life, Rees also conveys Grey's principles and aspirations, giving the reader an insight into the character of this servant of the empire.…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Second Edition. Brown cloth with gilt titles on darkened spine. Gutters are split, back one in particular which is exposing the spine. Text block is firm. Rough cut page edges with some foxing. 294pp. Previous owner names inside. Black e/p's. Volume 1 only of this second edition published in London.…

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Octavo, blue buckram boards, gilt lettering to spine, blind decoration & rule to boards, patterned eps, frontispiece, (6) + 496pp, illus, VG- (moderate scuffing to extrems, light chafing & soiling to boards, light tanning to spine, light tanning & foxing/soiling to page egdes & eps, ex-libris plate & prev. bookseller's sm label to front pastedown, v heavy cracking to front & rear gutter- boards shaky, moderate wrinkling to prelims, inscription in ink to title page, moderate foxing & pencil markings throughout).…

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