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The Early History of Charles James Fox
by Sir George Otto Trevelyan
- Used
- Very Good
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London, New York and Bombay: Longmans, Green and Co., 1901. Fine Binding. Very Good. 7.5" by 5". None. A school binding of this biography on this eminent British Whig statesman, arch-rival of William Pitt the Younger. Charles James Fox (1749-1896) had a parliamentary career spanning some thirty-eight years. He opposed King George III, believing his intentions to be tyrannical, supported the American Patriots and was a noted anti-slavery campaigner and supporter of the French Revolution. He spent the majority of his career in opposition and served as Britain's first Foreign Secretary.Written by Sir George Trevelyan (1838-1928), a British statesman and author.With charming gilt detail to the spine, border and the gilt emblem of St Olave's School in Southwark. In a full calf binding. Externally very smart, slight fading to the spine and wear to extremities. Prize bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally firmly bound, pages are bright and clean. Very Good
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 755R28
- Title
- The Early History of Charles James Fox
- Author
- Sir George Otto Trevelyan
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Fine Binding
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Longmans, Green and Co.
- Place of Publication
- London, New York and Bombay
- Date Published
- 1901
- Size
- 7.5" by 5"
- Keywords
- charles james fox english politics british history whig english politics
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Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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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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