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Click here to see our other books! My Autobiography and Reminiscences W. P. Frith 1887 Richard Bentley : London 8.5" by 5.5" viii, 389; vi, 352pp. SUMMARY The first edition of William Powell Frith's autobiographical work, complete in two uniform volumes. First Edition,Leather Binding,Rebound Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage : £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION William Powell Frith was a prominent English painter, known for his genre subjects and panoramic narrative works of life in the Victorian era. The present work consists of his autobiography, complete in two volumes, the first edition of 1887, uncommonly seen complete. Here he expresses his distaste for modern art developments. His autobiography was very popular due to its informal style, showcasing his talent for story-telling. This work was followed by a third autobiographical volume titled Further Reminiscences. Complete with half titles. Featuring a frontispiece to each volume. CONDITION Rebound in uniform half morocco bindings over marbled boards, renewed endpapers. Externally sound with shelf wear, rubbed to spine, boards, and extremities, light fading to back-strip. From library bookplate to front pastedown, with previous ownership inscriptions to endpaper, one signed 1896. Internally, firmly bound. Occasional minor spotting to odd leaf, otherwise pages generally bright and clean throughout. Overall Condition: Good 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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