Curialia Miscellanea, or, Anecdotes of Old Times; Regal, Noble, Gentilitial, and Miscellaneous

Samuel Pegge

Verlag: J. Nichols, Son, and Bentley, London, 1818

Beschreibung

An illustrated volume of historical anecdotes of the Georgian era, collected here by Samuel Pegge, an entertaining an fascinating work. A selection of entertaining and historical anecdotes collected by Samuel Pegge. These anecdotes include tales about the royal household, across the Georgian era. The author also offers a concise history of the English monarchy, and details on the origins of various English titles.Pegge was an antiquary and clergyman of the eighteenth century.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and three plates.Collated, complete.Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso to the front endpaper, and to the recto to the front endpaper. In a half morocco binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with light discolouration and marks to the boards and spine. Light bumping to the extremities. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso to the front endpaper, and to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with some light scattered spots. Very Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 770P40

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Curialia Miscellanea, or, Anecdotes of Old ...

Verlag: J. Nichols, Son, and Bentley, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1818

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: Not Stated

Zustand: Very Good

Art des Buches: book