Selections from 'The reminiscences of Captain Gronow' / edited and introduced by Nicolas Bentley
1977, 1st edition in this form - Folio Society. London : Folio Society. Near fine copy with illustrated endpapers in the original gilt-blocked decorated cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #269887
Physical description. : 271p, [12]leaves of plates : ill. , map(on lining papers), ports. ; 26 cm. Notes'... It is from the first three volumes [published 1861-1865] that the greater part of this selection has been made' - Introduction. Index. Subject: Gronow, Rees Howell, 1794-1865. Gronow, R. H. (Rees Howell), 1794-1865. Great Britain. Army - Biography. Dandies - Biography. Europe - Social life and customs. Paris (France) - Social life and customs - 19th century. London (England) - Social life and customs - 19th century. Europe - History - 1789-1900.
Price: €14.95