A Biographical Memoir of His Late Royal Highness Frederick, Duke of York and Albany

London: Henry Fisher, Son, and Co., 1827. Leather. Good Only. 9" by 6" . Not Stated. A scarce biographical sketch of Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany, son of King George III, illustrated throughout. A fascinating biographical memoir of Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (1763-1827), son of King George III of Great Britain. This works highlights the public services rendered by and private history of Prince Frederick over the course of his lifetime. A scarce work.Written by John Watkins. Containing thirteen full page engraved plates, one of which is folding, collated and complete. In contemporary half calf binding.Containing a previous owner's ink signature to one of the front free-endpapers: 'Stephen Hill, Birmingham'. In contemporary half calf binding and marbled boards. Externally, some shelf wear to the boards, and rubbing to the spine, joints, and extremities. Front joint is starting and rear joint is tender. Previous owner's signature to one of the front free-endpapers. Internally, hinges strained, remaining binding is firm. Pages contain instances of light spotting, more prominent to the first and last few pages as well as to the plates. Good Only