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The first title of an eventual three in the series on George II & III. ( Hazen, BIBLIOGRAPHY OF HORACE WALPOLE, p. 95 ) This unique layout includes large letters, wide margins and instructions to the printer on where to place the illustrations (see scan) George II (George Augustus 10 November 1683 - 25 October 1760) was King of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg (Hanover) and Archtreasurer and Prince-Elector of the Holy Roman Empire from 11 June 1727 until his death. He was the last British monarch to have been born outside of Great Britain, and was famous for his numerous conflicts with his father and, subsequently, with his son. As King, he exercised little control over policy in his early reign, the government instead being controlled by Great Britain's first (unofficial) " Prime Minister" , Sir Robert Walpole. A near fine first edition with wide margins and large print. 10 1/2" X 8" 1/4 leather calf with marbled boards. Gilt titles on spines have worn to near invisibility. Volume 1, b - lii + 536 pages. Wear to all corners. 5 full page plates. No breaks in the spine, all pages fully attached. Volume II, 536 pages Wear to all corners. 5 full page plates. 2 1/2" split from top front gutter of spine , 2 1/2" split from back bottom gutter of spine, all pages fully attached. Each plate within the volumes is identified by names " Bentley Pinx " and " Thomson Sculp " The illustrator, Bentley, is identified in the "Notes of the Directions for Placing Plates" as Richard Bentley, Esq. son of Dr. Bentley, formerly Master of Trinity College, Cambridge. '
Walpole was one of the most famous letter writers of the century, and his delightful effusions are filled with a connoisseur's knowledge of literature and the arts, a gossip's familiarity with scandal, and a fop's attention to the details of dress, family, and social position. Following his father's politics, Walpole was a devotee of King George II and Queen Caroline, siding with them against their son, Frederick, Prince of Wales, about whom Walpole wrote spitefully in his memoirs. In 1764, he published his Gothic novel, The Castle of Otranto, setting a literary trend to go with the architecture. From 1762 on, he published his Anecdotes of Painting in England, based on George Vertue's manuscript notes. His memoirs of the Georgian social and political scene are a useful primary source for historians. In one of the numerous letters, from January 28, 1754, he coined the word serendipity which he said was derived from a " silly fairy tale" he had read, The Three Princes of Serendip. He also authored the often-quoted epigram, " Life is a comedy to those who think and a tragedy to those who feel." Major Works: Novels: 1764 The Castle of Otranto Plays: 1768 The Mysterious Mother Others: 1758 Catalogue of the Noble Authors of England 1762–71 Anecdotes of Painting in England 1763 Catalogue of Engravers Who Have Been Born or Resided In England 1768 Historic Doubts of the Life and Reign of Richard III 1774 Description of the Villa of Horace Walpole 1785 Essays on Modern Gardening 1822 Memoirs of the Last Ten Years of the Reign of George The Second 1845 Memoirs of the Reign of George The Third 1859 Journal of the Reign of King George The Third from the Year 1771 to 1783 We will combine shipping on multiple purchases to save you money. Buyer pays all shipping and handling fees and is responsible for any duties, customs, and V. A. T. fees. Return Policy We guarantee the accuracy of our descriptions. We have a 100% return policy if notified within 14 days of receipt of item and the item is returned to us in the same condition shipped. return shipping costs will not be refunded. Buyer is responsible for insurance and accepts the risks if they choose not to insure their purchases. |
