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Attention Collectors!!! You are bidding on a rare antique hardcover book titled The Life and Times of His Late Majesty, George The Fourth: With Anecdotes of Distinguished Persons of the Last Fifty Years. By The Rev. George Croly, A.M. Published in London, England by James Duncan, 1830. Imagine, this book is well over 150 years old!!! George Croly [1780-1860] was ordained and assigned to a curacy in the north of Ireland. He found the obscurity of the situation distasteful to him and in 1810, accompanied by his sisters and widowed mother, he settled in London and devoted himself to literary pursuits. He contributed to several periodicals and became the drama critic for the "New Times." Croly wrote some poetry as well as more serious works such as the above. A contemporary reviewer noted that "these volumes have a higher degree of interest that could possibly arise from merely tracing the career of George the Fourth. They are a history of his age; introducing us to all the great statesmen and wits of the period; abounding in rapid and masterly sketches of character, brilliant reflections and pleasant episodes. This is a beautiful book in very nice condition. Book is fully bound in brown textured leather with gold lettering on the spine and gold ornamentation on front and back covers. Covers firmly attached with no cracking or splitting of hinges. There is even gilt design on the inside leather of the covers and on the foredge of the covers! All pages are extremely clean and tightly bound. The outside page edges have attractive marbelized design on the edges. There are also decorative swirling endpages. Book shows a bit of general edge/corner wear but remains in very good condition. This book would make a wonderful addition to a collection. This is quite a wonderful collectible from a bygone era! Great gift idea! (Inventory: 10A) Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
robertec57c8
Ron’s Book Nook was a complete privilege to do business with. Item was exactly as described, was packaged with extreme care and thoroughness to maintain the integrity of the antique book, communication excellent, and item arrived only a couple of days after purchase. Very satisfied with this transaction (price was reasonable), and would definitely recommend this seller.
user1657559f
Book is better than described. Excellent eBay Seller, a genuine pleasure to do business with. Fair price on shipping. Recommended go-to Seller for your books, and I am exceptionally choosy!
White Tc022a
Beautiful book! Very co-operative seller. Upgraded shipping at my request to get it through the holiday mails. Excellent wrapping. Saving this dealer so I can buy again. Thank you!