The Making of England [in Binding by Bickers & Son] [With prize label SIGNED by ALFRED, Duke of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (Prince Alfred Ernest Albert)]
Published by Macmillan & Co., London, 1885
- First Edition
- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Robert Wright, trading as 'The Bookman', Norwich, United KingdomRobert Wright, trading as 'The Bookman'
AbeBooks seller since December 19, 2002
Condition: Used - Good
£ 15.00
Quantity: 1 available
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Narrative political/military history of England from the Roman Conquest to the ninth century. First Edn., 1885; prize binding (by Bickers & Son of London) of full navy leather; plain borders blocked in gilt (slightly dulled/lightly worn) to front/rear boards; school monogram blocked in gilt (slightly dulled) to front board; spine has burgundy leather title label, with titling/plain and decorative borders/naval motifs blocked in gilt (moderately dulled); all edges marbled (quite bright); blind-stamped dentelles; marbled endpapers; xxviii+447pp.; illus. bw. maps. Slightly scuffed spine slightly worn at top and rubbed at tail, but clean/robust; joints lightly rubbed; slightly scored boards slightly rubbed at corners, but robust/clean/bright; text fresh, pages very clean/crisp/bright; binding firm, all complete/intact. Printed prize label (dated July, 1896) of the Royal Naval Female School, St. Margaret's House, Twickenham, affixed to front free-endpaper, signed (in very slightly faded blue-black ink) by both Jemima Leys (Lady Governess of the School from 1883-1904) and the school's President, ALFRED, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (Prince Alfred Ernest Albert (1844-1900), second son of Queen Victoria). Owner's modern printed bookplate (illus. bright cols.) affixed to front paste-down endpaper. A weighty tome at approx. 1225g (packaged), hence overseas customers are welcome to contact us prior to ordering to ascertain additional shipping charges incurred. Photographs may be made available upon request. G+ PRICE INCLUDES UK POSTAGE & PACKING.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Making of England [in Binding by Bickers & Son] [With prize label SIGNED by ALFRED, Duke of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (Prince Alfred Ernest Albert)]
- Author
- Green, John Richard
- Publisher
- Macmillan & Co., London
- Publication year
- 1885
- Condition
- Good Plus
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Signed
- SIGNED by ALFRED [Duke of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha]
- Book Type
- Hardback
- Binding
- Full Leather
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Antiquarian (published 1800 to 1899), History/Topography (Britain & Ireland), Signed Books/Association Copies
Robert Wright, trading as 'The Bookman'
Norwich, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since December 19, 2002
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| Item | 10 to 15 business days | 10 to 15 business days |
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| First item | £ 33.00 | £ 33.00 |
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Robert Wright, trading as 'The Bookman'
United Kingdom
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Trading name - Robert Wright, trading as 'The Bookman', from The Rookery Bungalow, Sandhole Road, Halvergate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3RZ, United Kingdom. I may be contacted by post at the above address, or by telephone (UK mobile) on 07553599615, or by email at r.wright651@btinternet.com. Terms of sale as follows: acceptable payment methods: credit or debit cards via ABE E-Commerce only. Goods will normally be posted within 48 hours following receipt of order. Special delivery methods (eg. courier) by arrangement with customer. All books described conservatively. Any major faults not described which render the book unacceptable, please e-mail within 7 days of receipt to arrange return of book/refund. All 'free' dust-jackets covered with proprietary non-adhesive protector.
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