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Hardcover. Etat : Good. Two volumes bound as one in three quarter vellum with decorative paper over boards, leather spine label "STANHOPES / GREECE", binding edges and boards worn, spine is smudged but still quite readable. Bookplate of John Cheesment Severn, Esq. who served 2 very short terms as MP, died at the age of 94 in 1875. xvi, 575, xvi, 556, ii. 2nd edition of Stanhope's Greece lacks fold-outs of the first edition of 1824. That said this copy is complete, some foxing to first 3 pages, including the frontis portrait of Lord Byron, otherwise nice and clean. Contains one hand-colored plate "MUSTAPHA ALI", nice and clean with colors bright. Following Stanhope's work is "The Spirit of the Public Journals for the year M.DCCC.XXIII: Being an impartial selection of the most exquisite essays, jeux d'esprit, and tales of humour," includes 6 drawings by Cruikshank. Very slightest foxing on a few pages, nice and clean. All of our books are individually inspected and described. Never ex-library unless explicitly described as such.

Three-Quarter Leather. First. First edition. 8vo. (xiii) 1, 368 pps. Brightly hand-tinted frontispiece of Mustapha Ali and with six facsimilies of documents at rear (five folding and one double-page integral). Col. Stanhope was dispatched as a representative of the London Greek Committee to offer assistance, monetary and otherwise, to the Greeks in setting up a stable constitutional government after the revolution. His personality and attitudes toward the Greeks left quite a bit to be desired however, and ofended leaders of both the eastern and western parts of the country. He left without achieving the Committee's goals and without dispersing any of the monies earmarked for the mission. (Interestingly, he sailed home on the same ship which carried the body of Lord Byron). In conteporary three quarter leather with red spine lable lettered in gilt and with ornate gilt stamping to the spine strip. The leather is well rubbed at edges, corners and hinges but the text block is firm. Significant foxing to prelims, a touch to the title page, text block clean. Thre small bookplates, of ascending age, front pastedown. The most recent owner was a professor of history at Oxford University in the mid-20th century.

FIRST U.S. EDITION, CARD COVERS, pp x, 308. A POOR BINDING WITH LOSS TO THE TOP OF THE SPINE, WEAK HINGES, LOSS OF FEP. CONTENTS AGE-TONED THROUGHOUT. A WORKING COPY. VERY SCARCE.

pp. xvi, 575. Frontis, 1 colour plate. 8vo. Full red calf, gold bands, hinges rubbed. The frontis is browned and has caused off-setting to the title.

Leather Bound. Etat : New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2016, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1825. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 213, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 2 213.