Complete Set of the Historical Works by Jesse, containing: Memoirs of the Court of England during the Reign of the Stuarts; Memoirs of the Court of England from the Revolution of 1688 to the Death of George II; George Selwyn and his Contemporaries; Memoirs of the Pretenders and their Adherents; Literary & Historical Memorials of London; London and its Celebrities; Memoirs of King Richard the Third; Memoirs of the Life and Reign of King George the Third; Memoirs of Celebrated Etonians.

JESSE, J. Heneage.

Published by London Richard bensley; Tinsley Brothers ; 1843; 1845; 1847; 1850; 1862; 1867; 1875, 1840

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23 volumes in total comprising 9 works, 8vo (23 x 15 cm); illustrated with plates and frontispieces throughout, each with ownership stamp to first blank; uniformly bound in contemporary full calf, gilt double fillet to boards with gilt rolls to board edges and turn-ins, spines in six elaborately gilt compartments wit contrasting green and red gilt morocco lettering pieces, top edges gilt, a fine set. A lovely uniform bound set of Jesse's historical works. Shelf dimensions: 74 cm width x 23 cm high.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Complete Set of the Historical Works by Jesse, containing: Memoirs of the Court of England during the Reign of the Stuarts; Memoirs of the Court of England from the Revolution of 1688 to the Death of George II; George Selwyn and his Contemporaries; Memoirs of the Pretenders and their Adherents; Literary & Historical Memorials of London; London and its Celebrities; Memoirs of King Richard the Third; Memoirs of the Life and Reign of King George the Third; Memoirs of Celebrated Etonians.
• Publisher: London Richard bensley; Tinsley Brothers ; 1843; 1845; 1847; 1850; 1862; 1867; 1875
• Publication Date: 1840
• Binding: Hardcover