1828 2 vols A Tour in Germany, and Some of the Southern Provinces J Russell

Description: Click here to see our other books! A Tour In Germany, And Some of The Southern Provinces of The Austrian Empire In 1820, 1821, 1822 John Russell 1828 Constable and Co. : Edinburgh 6.5" by 4" viii, 285pp; vi, 288pp. SUMMARY Volume XXIX from the Constable's Miscellany series. Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION Both volume I and II with illustrated title pages. Direct from the Regency library of Elizabeth Greenly, later Lady Elizabeth Coffin Greenly. Elizabeth Greenly, born at Titley Court, Herefordshire, was a noted and varied collector. She kept prolific diaries from 1784 until her death in 1839 which included her responses to current events and occasions in her daily life. Among the diaries many names and anecdotes of celebrities of the time appear, including Lord Byron, Marie Antoinette, Mary Wollstonecraft and Hannah More. She was known to comment on customs of foreign countries to which she and her friends had travelled, and had a keen interest in scientific discoveries and advancements including medicine and archaeology. The Greenly library contents show Elizabeth Greenly's numerous interests including: Welsh causes, Science, topography, travel, Bibliana and literature, particularly female poets. The library contains many first editions of contemporary works, and many are signed or contain her bookplate. The library contained over 1000 volumes which show the diversity and depth of her interests and give an insight into the life of this fascinating collector. These works come directly from the library of the Titley Court estate. With discussions on Religion, theatre, notable figures, famous monuments, educational establishments and more. Places featured include Vienna, Cracow, Silesia, Berlin and Potsdam. Written by John Russell, brother of Scottish barrister James Russell the law reporter. Constable's Miscellany was a part publishing serial established by Archibald Constable. CONDITION In green cloth bindings. Externally, generally smart. Bumping to extremities, particularly head and tail of spines. Loss to spine label of volume II. All hinges to vol II and front hinge only to vol I are slightly strained but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound, weak in places. Pages spotted. Cockling to pages. Prior owner's signature to illustrated title page, E H Greenly. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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