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Click here to see our other books! The Life of Baron Frederic Trenck Friedrich von der Trenck; Thomas Holcroft [trans.] 1788-1793 G.G. and J. Robinson : London 7.5" by 5" viii [1], 2-380; 352; 336; 424pp SUMMARY The very scarce four volume first English language translation of the autobiography of Prussian officer Baron Friedrich von der Trenck. First Edition,Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage : £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION With all four volumes of the very scarce first edition present, including the exceedingly uncommon fourth volume. With volumes I-III published in 1788 (ESTC T118999), and volume IV published in 1793 (ESTC T118998). Baron Frederic Trenck was a cunning soldier who served the Kind of Prussia, Frederick the Great. Trenck's wild behaviour landed him into Magdeburg prison, where he spent for ten years. Upon his release, he travelled to Paris to watch the revolution, only to be guillotined two days before Robespierre, in response to rumours that he was an Austrian spy. English dramatist and poet translated Trenck's work into English. Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece to volume I. Bound without publisher's advertisements. CONDITION In half calf bindings, with marbled paper covered boards. Rubbing to back strip heads and tails and board perimeters. Head of front joints and head of rear joint of volume III-IV starting, with boards holding firm. Lacking half of one volume number label. Back strip and text block of volume III-IV vertically split in two, between pages 96 and 97 of volume IV. Otherwise, internally firmly bound. Pages bright and generally clean, with only the odd spot. Overall Condition: Good Only 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. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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