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1972 Spink and Son oversized hardcover, James Charles Risk. The history of the British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. The name derives from the elaborate medieval ceremony for appointing a knight, which involved bathing (as a symbol of purification) as one of its elements. The knights so created were known as "Knights of the Bath".
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The History of the Order of the Bath and Its Insignia
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Spink and Son, 1972
ISBN 10: 0900696508
ISBN 13: 9780900696503
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Seller: Texas Exile Books, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. INSCRIBED by AUTHOR/FIRST EDITION(dated title page). V/G to LIKE NEW DJ/LIKE NEW BOOK. 1972 Spink and Son oversized hardcover, no ISBN.AUTHOR INSCRIPTION on half-title page, "To--- With Compliments from Jim Risk New York 1984" Boards; 1/16" surface indentation across bottom spine, lower front .corner tip. 1/2" horizontal indentation lower left spine. Near fine++ w/ like new lettering. Text: LIKE NEW . DJ: 1/16" and less crease fore-edge corners except lower back. 1" diagonal scratch near lower back spine. Slight creasing upper front/back edges. top/bottom spine(w/ 1/16" crease bottom left). Glossy, V/G++ DJ. . Inscribed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # ABE-1786095938004