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Click here to see our other books! Reminiscences of Captain Gronow Recollections and Anecdotes Being a Second Series of Reminiscences Captain Gronow 1889 John C Nimmo : London 11" by 7" xxviii, 351pp; xii, 343pp SUMMARY A very smart first illustrated edition of Captain Gronow's recollections. A limited edition, with this set belonging to Sir Winston Churchill's brother. Colour Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Limited Edition Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 4 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 39.99 EU Postage : £ 26.99 European Postage: £ 36.99 Asia Postage: £ 65.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 99.99 DESCRIPTION Limited edition, numbered 143 of 870 copies produced with the 25 illustrations in duplicate on plate paper, proofs before letters, and on Whatman paper with titles and coloured by hand. With thirteen (so twenty-six) illustrations to volume I, and twelve (so twenty-four) plates to volume II. Collated, complete. A lovely copy of this work. With the signature of Jack Spencer Churchill to the recto of front endpapers to both volumes. Jack Churchill was the younger brother of former Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. Russell Howell Gronow was a Welsh Grenadier Guards officer, a dandy and a writer of celebrated reminiscences. He was ensigned in 1812 and took part in several military operations. By June 1815 he was a lieutenant of his regiment. Gronow's reminiscences were extremely popular as they gave an interesting insight into his military career, the camp, the court and the clubs. Volume I also specifically references the war with France. An amusing personal account, giving an insight into the British and French society of the 19th, albeit from the bias of the renowned dandy. CONDITION In uniform half calf bindings. Externally, very smart. Light rubbing to the joints and extremities. Patches of rubbing to the boards and raised bands. Hinges are slightly strained but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with instances of scattered spotting, heavier to the edges of plates. Overall Condition: Very 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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