The Georgian era : memoirs of the most eminent persons, who have flourished in Great Britain, from the accession of George the First to the demise of George the Fourth [complete in 4 volumes]

Clarke

1934, First Edition. London : Vizetelly, Branston and Co., Fleet Street, [1832-34]. Very good copies in contemporary gilt-blocked, blind-tooled cloth. Spine bands worn, with panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Some instances of surface staining to boards. Corners bumped. Scattered foxing to prelims. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Physical description: 4 v. : ill., frontis., ports. ; 20 cm. Subjects: Great Britain -- Biography -- History. Contents: v. 1. The royal family. The pretenders and their adherents. Churchmen. Dissenters. Statesmen -- v. 2. Military and naval commanders. Judges and barristers. Physicians and surgeons -- v. 3. Voyagers and travellers. Philosophers and men of science. Authors -- v. 4. Political and rural economists. Painters, sculptors, architects, and engravers. Composers. Vocal, instrumental and dramatic performers. Text in double columns, and within a single-line border. Attributed to '---- Clarke' by the British Museum Catalogue. Item #197752

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