Description
Click here to see our other books! The Disastrous Marriage: A Study of George IV and Caroline of Brunswick Joanna Richardson 1960 Jonathan Cape : London 9" by 6" 255pp SUMMARY A beautifully bound first edition of this historical account of the marriage of Caroline of Brunswick and King George IV. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Rebound,Signed Binding Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage : £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition, first impression of this work. Rebound in an attractive crushed morocco, the binding is signed 'R. W. & H. B. 1962'. With full plate illustrations. An account of the troubled marriage of King George IV and his wife, Caroline of Brunswick. Upon their first meeting, she regarded him as 'very fat' and 'nothing like as handsome as his portrait', while the future King regarded Caroline as unattractive and unhygienic. From this initial impression, the state of their relations deteriorated. The work of Joanna Richardson, who over the course of her career completed twenty-one biographies of writers, poets and other historical figures. CONDITION Rebound in a full crushed morocco signed binding. Some discolouration to back strip, with boards bright. Internally, firmly bound. Minor light spotting to title page, with pages otherwise clean and bright. Overall Condition: Near Fine 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
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.
DancOfDeth4f
The shipping was lightning fast, arriving in 3 days from UK to US. The book was packaged with extreme care, very important for an antique book. The overall condition of the book is also unbelievable for its age, even better than described. I’ve purchased numerous other books from this seller, and the quality and price have always been outstanding. Great eBay seller. Thanks!
Simcha Hoffmann
A+ Top Ebayer. The Book is an amazing piece of history. It is def authentic. Grades are a little generous in the listing at Near fine and good for a book that is 115 years old. Seller was fast to answer questions and it was shipped at ludicrous speed as I received it 2 days later. I would buy again and I encourage others to have the confidence to do so as well.