Wits and Beaux of Society
by Grace and Philip Wharton
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good+
- Seller
-
Hudson, New Hampshire, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Great condition set of "Wits and Beaux of Society" by Grace and Philip Wharton. Circa 1890's (there is no date of publication stated); Porter & Coates; Philadelphia. The set features 20 engraved portraits (each with protective tissue paper with the subject's name printed on it). Gilt top page edges and ribbon page markers. The set includes biographical sketches of prominent English men. Complete in 2 volumes.
From the Preface:
"Our 'Wits' - to separate them from the 'Beaux' - were men who often took an active part in the stirring events of their day: they assumed to be statesmen, though, too frequently, they were only politicians. They were brave and loyal: indeed, in the time of the Stuarts, all the Wits were Cavaliers, as well as the Beaux."
Condition:
The set is in great condition both inside and out. Clean covers with no stains; sharp corners. Tight bindings with no cracks and no loose pages. Clean pages with no issues found. Volume I is missing its ribbon page marker.
From the Preface:
"Our 'Wits' - to separate them from the 'Beaux' - were men who often took an active part in the stirring events of their day: they assumed to be statesmen, though, too frequently, they were only politicians. They were brave and loyal: indeed, in the time of the Stuarts, all the Wits were Cavaliers, as well as the Beaux."
Condition:
The set is in great condition both inside and out. Clean covers with no stains; sharp corners. Tight bindings with no cracks and no loose pages. Clean pages with no issues found. Volume I is missing its ribbon page marker.
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Details
- Bookseller
- CraigsClassics (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2392
- Title
- Wits and Beaux of Society
- Author
- Grace and Philip Wharton
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Porter & Coates
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- grace philip wharton, wits beaux society, biographies, englishmen, statesmen, hugh walpole
- Bookseller catalogs
- Biography / Autobiography; Non-Fiction;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
CraigsClassics
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
CraigsClassics
Biblio member since 2018
Hudson, New Hampshire
About CraigsClassics
My store offers a curated selection of antiquarian books in a variety of topics with an emphasis on classic literature and children's classics. I take pride in providing great customer service with prompt replies to offers and inquiries, careful packaging and next-day shipping. Based in scenic southern New Hampshire.
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- Edges
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- Gilt
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.