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Memoir of the Duke of Wellington
[Samuel Phillips]
1852
Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans : London
7" by 5"
128pp
SUMMARY
A very scarce memoir on the life of Arthur Wellesley, the heroic Duke of Wellington, published just after his death in 1852. This was the only edition.
First Edition,Publishers' Original Binding,Very Scarce
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
A very scarce work, this was the only edition.
Originally printed in 'The Times' on the 15th and 16th September 1852.
A concise yet thorough memoir on the life and career of the Duke of Wellington, published just after his death.
Wellington was known for his heroic career fighting during the Napoleonic Wars, and for serving twice as prime minister under both George IV and William IV.
By the journalist Samuel Phillips.
From 'The Traveller's Library' with adverts to the wraps.
CONDITION
In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, generally smart. Wraps are a little age-toned with some light spots. A little edge wear with some small chips, mostly to the front wrap. Backstrip is a little creased. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Prior owner's ink inscription to the title page.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
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attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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