The King Over the Water

A. Shield; Andrew Lang

Verlag: Longmans, Green, and Co., London, New York, Bombay and Calcutta, 1907

Beschreibung

An exceptional first edition of Andrew Lang's biography of 'the Old Pretender' James VIII, with illustrations. A biographical examination of the life of this controversial eighteenth century figure.Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was an extremely prolific writer, literary critic and historian remembered for his compilation of folk and fairy tales, including the Langs' Fairy Books. He also translated a number of classical works, and wrote on the history of Scotland, besides his writings for children.Acquired from the sale of Paul Gallico's library. Paul Gallico was an American novelist best known for 'The Snow Goose' and 'The Poseidon Adventure'.Illustrated with nine portraits and illustrations. Collated, complete.A first edition of this biography. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally very smart, with just a touch of bumping to the head and tail of the spine and the odd mark to the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with just the odd spot. Very Good Indeed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 792R5

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The King Over the Water

Verlag: Longmans, Green, and Co., London, New York, Bombay and Calcutta

Erscheinungsdatum: 1907

Einband: Cloth

Illustrator: Not Stated

Zustand: Very Good Indeed

Art des Buches: book