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Click here to see our other books! Reminiscences of the Late Thomas Assheton Smith, or the Pursuits of an English Country Gentleman Sir John E. Eardley-Wilmot 1860 John Murray : London 9" by 5.5" [7], vi-xiii, [3], 307pp SUMMARY - Early Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage : £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION Second edition, bound in full-calf. Illustrations include a frontispiece, a vignette illustration to the title page and the preface, as well as seven black-and-white plates. Prior owner's ink inscription to front endpaper, which says 'Lea Priestly Edwards with the best wishes of Cecil Eutistle On his leaving Eton Christmas 1864'. 'Reminiscences of the Late Thomas Assheton Smith, Esq.' is a memoir written by Sir John E. Eardley-Wilmot, Bart. It chronicles the life of a famous fox-hunter and sportsman, especially in the realm of cricket. He was also a Tory politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1821 to 1837. Sir John E. Eardley-Wilmot (1810-1892) was a politician and judge, who was also a member of parliament for South Warwickshire. Collated, complete. CONDITION Bound in full-calf with gilt illustration around margins of boards and on spine. Externally, smart. A few marks to boards as well as some edge wear to extremities. Rubbing to head and tail of spine, as well as bands of joints. Fading to rear board, along spine edge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright throughout, with some spotting to the first and last few pages of text. Plates are very bright and clean. Prior owner's ink inscription to recto of front end paper. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed 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
Guilherme Correa Gonçalves
Very speedy delivery and extremely well packaged. The book is in wonderful condition for age, better I think than described. This now sits alongside a companion volume, another work of Worcestershire historian and antiquarian, John Noak. I very much looking forward to reading it. As for price, I snatched the offer and am extremely pleased that I did. This seller is a perfect find on eBay and I would purchase from them without hesitation, saved seller, excellent.
michael cosgro
Excellent in every respect; much better than originally described and pictured. The shipping was exceptionally fast, and the books arrived precisely on schedule. The packaging was both robust and thoughtful, which always makes a most distinct difference. I am grateful for this great value and for your having accepted my offer. Thank you so much, Katherine, for a truly pluperfect transaction.
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