reminiscences recollections captain gronow being di grego joseph (50 risultati)

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hardcover. Condizione: Good. 2-volume set. Uniformly bound in half-leather with gilt, top joint of volume 1 is detached, top board of volume 1 is partially detached, covers show minor wear and rubbing. Pages are tanned and clean.

Hardcover. Brown boards with gilt lettering on spine and decorative elements on front cover. 2 volumes : illustrations (some color) Vol I 352 pgs. Vol II 343 pgs. First volumes has loose plastic cover. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. F Covers have general wear, corner/edge damage, discoloration. Bookblocks have age toning and edge damage to pages. Interior bindings of both volumes loose but all pages still attached.

Condizione: Used - Good. Good hardback. Volume 2 of two volumes; published 1892 (although dated 1891 at rear); 17 hand-coloured illustrations all present but one tissue guard missing (p.160); bound in green cloth with gilt lettering to spine and coloured coat of arms to front. Cover edges a little worn; spine slightly faded. Pages untrimmed. Internally, owner's book plate on front paste-down; pages yellowed with scattered foxing to initial pages; otherwise, a good, clean copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. No Jacket. Joseph Grego (illustratore). This is a near fine hardcover two volume set in green cloth, gold spine lettering, t.e.g., untrimmed edges. With the bookplate of Henry Raynor Wood. "Captain Gronow", was a Welsh Grenadier Guards officer, an unsuccessful parliamentarian, a dandy and a writer of celebrated reminiscences. Lots of upper class gossip and fake news, but a real hoot to read. Photos on request.

1st edition. Very good copies in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine and panel edges somewhat dulled, foxed and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; 2 v : ill ; 22 cm. Contents; Includes miscellaneous anecdotes relating to Shelley. Subjects; Shelley, Percy Bysshe 1792-1822. Great Britain Social life and customs 19th century. 1 Kg.

Hardback. Condizione: Poor. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fair. Please note that this is a heavy item and may require extra postage.; Both vols: Olive green boards; a trifle scuffed and worn; corners bumped; gilt titling + decoration still quite bright; gilt + red armorial bearings on front; top edge gilt. Owner's name on contents page of each vol. All plates + frontispieces present, all with tissue guards except Vol I frontis. Vol I: binding tight. Vol II: binding weak, exposed in several places, but no pp loose. The reminiscences of Captain Gronow, celebrated hero of the Napoleonic Wars and noted socialite in Victorian England. ; 8vo (6" x 9"); vi-xxviii + 3-353, vi-xiv + 2-340 + cat. pages.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good+. First Edition; Limited edtion. With Etched and Aquatint Illustrations by Joseph Grego; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 694 pages; 1st edition, thus; limited to 870 sets for England and America, this set numbered 453. Two volumes, complete in original brown cloth with seal in 3 colors to upper boards and titles in gilt to spines. 351 & 343 pp. Bindings shaken and hinges tender with splits to rear endpages in both volumes. Cloth nicked and frayed at spine ends, with trace rub through at corner tips. A mall closed puncture to the cloth at spine Vol II. Handsomely illustrated with 25 etchings and aquatint engravings by Greco, supplied in duplicate with the 2nd hand colored and all tissue guarded. Front and rear endpages foxed; title page of Vol I cracking in the gutter and nearly loose. Here and there a mild gap between signatures and several plates coming loose from the binding. Prior ownership small name and address label to front pastedown and a small ink name stamp in the gutter of the contents page. A good set for rebinding or rebacking. . Oversize book may require additional charges for expedited or international shipping.

Third Leather. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Joseph Grego Double Illustrated (illustratore). 1st Edition. Limited Edition #616 of 870 Copies. Vol.1 Part 1 - Vol.1 Part II - Vol.II Part 1 - Vol.II Part II.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: No jackets as issued. Joseph Grego (illustratore). Entertaining autobiographical account of an English aristocrat's experiences in war and society in the era of the Napoleonic Wars. Gronow, an officer in the Grenadier Guards, recounts fighting with the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsula and Waterloo campaigns, and his exploits in fashionable circles of London and Paris. Attractive three-quarter leather with marble paper-covered boards. Decorated ribbed spines with black and gilt title labels. Lightly edgeworn and rubbed with scuff mark on upper edge of front board of volume one. Marbled page edges and endpapers. Bindings firm. Books in detachable mylar covers. Previous owner's 1891 gift inscription in each volume. Contents clean with all 33 hand-colored illustrations present, including frontispiece portrait of author.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Later Printing. 2 vols; blue cloth, 2 portrait frontis, top edge gilt; superficial cracks in v. 2, small scattered foxing, firm solid copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Joseph Grego (illustratore). Limited Edition. Imperial octavo; Two Volumes. Limited edition set no 688/870 copies. xxviii,351p; xii, 343p. Duplicate set of all 25 plates in hand coloured aquatint. Base of col 2 bumped with minor tear to cloth o/wise a VG set. The aquatints are especially attractive and well executed.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Limited Edition. ex-library hardbacks without dust jackets, 2 volume's limited edition, usual library stamps/markings. 2 volumes both published 1889 by John C. Nimmo, London, 870 copies of this edition printed for England & America. with 25 illustrations in duplicate, one on plate paper, proofs before letters & the other on Watman paper, with titles & coloured by hand, Vol 1- No.403, 351pp + 13 illustrations, Vol 2- No.250, 343pp + 12 illustrations(all plates free from library stamps). Brown cloth boards scuffed, marked, edges worn, crown/foot spine ragged, & corners bumped, inner hinges split exposing mull, binding open in places but intact, light foxing/tanning to page edges & heavier foxing to end papers, foredge/tail of text block uncut. Weighing a total of 3.3kg will ship overseas for extra postage, if more imformation/pictures required please contact us, ready for immediate despatch from UK.13G*.

Cloth. Condizione: Good. Joseph Grego (illustratore). A two volume set of works featuring the reminiscences and recollections of the soldier and known dandy Captain Gronow. Complete in two volumes. Limited edition copy printed, number 687 of 870 printed for England and America. This work features 25 illustrations in duplicate, one on plate paper, the other on Whatman paper, and coloured by hand. In this set Gronow reflects on the society of London, the political landscape of Paris and the courts of Napoleon. Though the reliability of this account can be brought into question, it makes for an entertaining read. Written by Rees Howell Gronow, known as Captain Gronow. Well known for his autobiographical writing, Illustrated throughout. Collated complete. One set of plates to volume II is misbound, but is present. A interesting personal account, giving an insight into the British and French society of the 19th, albeit from the bias of the renowned dandy. In a full cloth binding, with rough cut pages. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine, and also to the extremities. Rubbing to the spine, joints and extremities. Light creases to the spine. The odd scratch mark to the front and rear boards. Bookplates to the front and rear pastedowns. Spotting to the front and rear pastedowns and endpapers. Light age toning to the fore edge. Internally, generally firmly bound, with several pages and plates loosening slightly. Page are generally clean. Offsetting caused by the illustrated plates, mainly affecting the tissue guards. Instances of foxing and spotting throughout each volume. Tape repair to the reverse of several plate, securing the binding, becoming lightly age toned. Good. book.

3/4 Leather. Condizione: Very Good+. No Jacket. 32 Hand-Colored Plates By Joseph Grego (illustratore). New Edition. Later 3/4 brown calf over patterned boards, spines with raised bands and gilt tooling, top edges gilt, patterned endpapers (very very slight traces of wear). The 32 hand-colored plates are charming. 2 volumes, complete as issued. Bindings are crisp and attractive. Size: 8vo - over 7 3/4" - 9 3/4" Tall. Book.

First Edition. Finely bound in contemporary gilt-blocked calf over buckram boards, with some wear and tear to the spine and panel edges as with age. Remains preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Physical description; 2 v. : ill. (some col.), ports. (some col.) ; 27 cm. Notes; "Eight hundred and seventy copies of this edition printed for England and America .This copy is number 760" -- Half-title page verso of both volumes. In two volumes. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Subjects; Gronow, Rees Howell (1794-1865). Great Britain. Army Biography. Welsh England. Europe History (1789-1900). London (England) Social life and customs 19th century. Paris (France) Social life and customs 19th century. Paris (France) Social life and customs. London (England) Social life and customs. Great Britain. Europe. Paris Social life and customs. Nineteenth century. Autobiographies. Genres; Autobiography. Illustrated. 3 Kg.

First Edition. Finely bound in contemporary gilt-blocked calf over buckram boards, with some wear and tear to the spine and panel edges as with age. Remains preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Physical description; 2 v. : ill. (some col.), ports. (some col.) ; 27 cm. Notes; "Eight hundred and seventy copies of this edition printed for England and America .This copy is number 760" -- Half-title page verso of both volumes. In two volumes. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Subjects; Gronow, Rees Howell (1794-1865). Great Britain. Army Biography. Welsh England. Europe History (1789-1900). London (England) Social life and customs 19th century. Paris (France) Social life and customs 19th century. Paris (France) Social life and customs. London (England) Social life and customs. Great Britain. Europe. Paris Social life and customs. Nineteenth century. Autobiographies. Genres; Autobiography. Illustrated. 3 Kg.

Leather. Condizione: Very Good. Joseph Grego (illustratore). First edition. A very smart first illustrated edition of Captain Gronow's recollections. A limited edition, with this set belonging to Sir Winston Churchill's brother. 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. 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. Very Good. book.

Full-Leather. Condizione: Near Fine. Joseph Grego (illustratore). Very Good/No Jacket. In two volumes; tan colored leather on boards; gold decorations on spine and front/back covers, spine has 5 raised ribs, boards are only slightly warped ; light to mild foxing around edges of pages , ribbon bookmarks are intact , with portrait and illustrations from contemporary sources (colored by hand), bound by Root and Son , London.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1900 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 430 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 430 Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1900 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 428 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 428 Volume 2 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1900. 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, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 416, 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. Volume 2 416.

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1900. 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, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 428, 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. Volume 2 428.

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. 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 1900. 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: - 430, 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. 430.