Vice Versa or A Lesson To Fathers.
Anstey, F.
Sold by West Coast Rare Books, Westport, MAYO, Ireland
AbeBooks Seller since April 21, 2017
Used - Hardcover
Ships from Ireland to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSold by West Coast Rare Books, Westport, MAYO, Ireland
AbeBooks Seller since April 21, 2017
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basket18 x 12 cm. vi, (2), 370 pages. Contemporary half morroco over marbled boards. Black spine label with gilt title. Gilt decorations. Very good condition. Binding rubbed and bumped. Top of front joint started to crack (c. 5 cm). Glue remnants on front paste down. Name stamp of Egerton Castle. on title page. Internally bright and clean. Egerton Castle (1858 - 1920) was a Victorian era author, antiquarian, and swordsman, and an early practitioner of reconstructed historical fencing, frequently in collaboration with his colleague Captain Alfred Hutton. Castle was the captain of the British épée and sabre teams at the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was born in London into a wealthy family; his maternal grandfather was the publishing magnate and philanthropist Egerton Smith. He was a lieutenant in the Second West India Regiment and afterwards a captain in the Royal Engineers Militia. He was also an expert on bookplates and a keen collector. Egerton Castle co-authored many novels with his wife, Agnes (née Sweetman).
Seller Inventory # 102755AB
At West Coast Rare Books we strive to describe and show all of our items in the best possible and most realistic way. Please read the catalogue entries and study the images carefully before ordering.
We will refund any item if our description was found to be incorrect, incomplete or in any way misleading.
Standard AbeBooks refunding rules apply.
We use packing materials specifically designed for shipping books.
We suggest to use An Post (Irish Postal Services) Registered Post for all your purchases. An Post provides a reliable and secure postal delivery at reasonable rates.
For shipments using the An Post Registered Post a standard insurance cover of 150 Euro applies. Additional insurance can be obtained on demand.
| Order quantity | 5 to 7 business days | 5 to 7 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 37.14 | US$ 37.14 |
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.