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The Disastrous Marriage: A Study of George IV and Caroline of Brunswick
by Joanna Richardson
- Used
- Near Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Jonathan Cape, 1960. First edition. Leather. Near Fine. 9" by 6". None. A beautifully bound first edition of this historical account of the marriage of Caroline of Brunswick and King George IV. The first edition, first impression of this work. Rebound in an attractive crushed morocco, the binding is signed 'R. W. & H. B. 1962'. With full plate illustrations.An account of the troubled marriage of King George IV and his wife, Caroline of Brunswick. Upon their first meeting, she regarded him as 'very fat' and 'nothing like as handsome as his portrait', while the future King regarded Caroline as unattractive and unhygienic. From this initial impression, the state of their relations deteriorated. The work of Joanna Richardson, who over the course of her career completed twenty-one biographies of writers, poets and other historical figures. Rebound in a full crushed morocco signed binding. Some discolouration to back strip, with boards bright. Internally, firmly bound. Minor light spotting to title page, with pages otherwise clean and bright. Near Fine
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 783F50
- Title
- The Disastrous Marriage: A Study of George IV and Caroline of Brunswick
- Author
- Joanna Richardson
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Jonathan Cape
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1960
- Size
- 9" by 6"
- Keywords
- George IV Caroline of Brunswick Princess Charlotte of Wales British Monarchy Caroline of Brunswick
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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