Beschreibung
A Riviere bound first edition of Greville's monumental series of journals, an in-depth look at the reigns of three monarchs, here first published after the author's death. The first edition, Volumes I, II, and III published in 1874, Volumes IV, V, and VI published in 1885, and Volumes VI and VIII published in 1887.Bound by Riviere.Complete in eight volumes.A collection of the journals of Charles Greville, a diarist who was the Clerk of the Council in Ordinary, serving under Kings George IV and William IV, and Queen Victoria. These journals document the reigns of the three monarchs, from 1817 to 1860.The journals are faithful records of the period, with detailed and competent observations of events Charles witnessed, and the people he associated with. However, Charles did not stoop to record private scandal, though the publication caused scandals when first published, with Queen Victoria stating that she was "horrified and indignant at this dreadful and really scandalous book".Charles' journals are considered to be an incredibly valuable contribution to nineteenth century history, recording not just the public events, but the private causes that led to them. The journals were met with great public interest when they were first published, nearly ten years after Charles' death. The demand was as great in America as in England.Edited by Henry Reeve; Greville had given Reeve his diaries on his deathbed, only a few hours before he died. In a half crushed morocco binding with cloth to the boards, bound by Riviere. Externally, smart. Spines are faded. Very light rubbing to the leather. Minor bumping to the extremities. A few light marks and spots to the boards. A small amount of loss to the head of the front board of Volume I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with only a few occasional spots. Small chip to page ix/x of Volume VII. Very Good Indeed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 888P12
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