Hanger col george (7 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Facsimile reprint of 1804. 207p. Green cloth. Small mildew spots on front cover. Very Good Copy. Book.

paper wrappers. Condizione: Fine. 1st Edition. Proved by the Author to have been the most vulnerable Part of Consequence in the whole Island, in the Situation it was left in the Year 1794.iv, 134pp [page 121-134 mis-numbered 105-118] Dis-bound copy from a nonce volume. Tilte-page a trifle dusty otherwise a fresh and clean copy lacking covers. 'Most respectfully addressed to Right Hon. Thomas Skinner, Lord Mayor of London. An interesting military survey at the end of the Georgian periond.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Poor. Both boards are separated from the book block. Some of the pages are loose/detached; mainly at the front and end of the book. Leather boards and spine - very bumped in places, staining etc. Very tanned and foxed. An ink stamp and pencil notation on title page (see photo). 'Written by Himself' and 'Printed for J Debrett, Piccadilly.' /1801/pp.339. Please note that depending on destination we may request an additional payment to cover any extra shipping/postage charges. Abe2114CAMBX8.…

First Edition, iv, 118[i.e.134],[2]pp., with a final advertisement leaf, pp.121-134 misnumbered 105-118, orig. blue paper wrappers, uncut, a nice copy. Includes general considerations of the fortification and naval defence of ports and rivers.

1st Ed. 2 vols. [iv] + 339pp. + [iv] + 475pp. + [iv] publ. adverts. Text engraving of a hung man. Some light browning, ex.-libris Frederick Charles Wilson, mottled calf backed marbled boards, japon corners, some wear to boards, gilt ruling with gilt labels to spines with minor loss, spine to vol. 2. with light vertical crease. Co-authored by William Combe.George Hanger, fourth Baron Coleraine (17511824), army officer and writer. ODNB '. Long-nosed but reportedly considered handsome when young, he was irascible, violent, dissipated, extravagant, and individualistic sometimes to eccentricity. He fought three duels before he was twenty-one. While a guards officer he married, by Gypsy rites, a Gypsy whom he called 'the lovely Egyptea of Norwood' (Bass, 86), but she ran off with a bandy-legged tinker. He 'retired' on 25 March 1776, allegedly in disgust after a more junior officer purchased promotion over him .' He served in the American Revolutionary War, as aide-de-camp to Sir Henry Clinton during the siege of Charleston, South Carolina in 1776. With great prescience he predicted that there would be civil war in the Americas. A great friend of the Prince of Wales, the prince apparently admiring Hanger's sense of humour and his exploits, both military and with women, appointing him Equerry in 1791. US$446. …

Full Decorated Morocco. Condizione: Near FIne. Extra-illustrated three volumes, with 96 additional plates, 45 of the plates being hand-colored, and beautifully bound by R. Wallis in full straight-grained red morocco. 8vo. The two works are not exactly the same size, although they match very well and work well as a set. A number of folding plates as well, and of these, two frontises folding and hand-colored. The two volume Life is 21.5 by 13.5 cm, the To All Sportsmen: 22.5 by 14.5 cm. Life: 330, 474 pp. Sportsmen: 226, 8 pp. Extra plates include many portraits and also architectural views of people and/or places with some nexus to the texts, and as typical of Graingerized books, that nexus at times might seem tenuous. Still, the plates, especially the color plates, are a pleasing addition to the books. Hanger (1751-1824), also known as the fourth Baron Coleraine, is one of the great picaressque figures of the Regency period. He commanded troops for the British during the American Revolution, during which he was injured, and because of his recklessness or incompetence, his troops were ambushed and bested in battle. Upon return to Britain he became a close friend of the Prince Regent and was appointed his equerry. While flirting with politics Hanger racked up debts that ultimately led to his going to debtor's prison. Throughout his "career" he was a notorious womanizer as well as a holder of many unconventional views on just about everything. But he was widely regarded as an authority on sports, and thus "To All Sportsmen," his final publication. In The Life, it is fair to say that Hanger was more concerned about entertaining his readers than literal veracity of the events related. Binding with five raised bands, gilt decoration including hunting devices on spine (a fox, a greyhound, a horse head, a horseshoe) and a shooter with pointer device as centerpieces on all the boards, with the spine devices repeated in each of the corners. Gilt ruled perimeters on the boards, palmette-based turn ins, marbled endpapers. Gilt edges to Life, with Sportsmen, because of uneven page edges, no edge decoration to text block. Condition: all volumes with light rubbing in typical places -- joint extremities, spine extremities, corners. Typical offsetting of plates. Some light scattered soiling, but overall volumes read as clean and bright.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1789. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 164, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 164 164.…