Bathe Henry (6 results)

Hope Hall, London, Boulogne, 1871, 1872 & 1877. "I am off to France (I believe) for manoeuvres; but the glorious uncertainty of my profession obtains, and I know nothing!" General Sir Henry Percival de Bathe (1823-1907). Bathe was commissioned into the Scots Fusilier Guards in 1839and served in the Crimean War, during which he was Second-in-Command of his battalion at the Siege of Sevastopol. He was also present at the Battle of Traktir Bridge as Aide-de-Camp to Lord Rokeby. He was appointed Commanding Officer of the Scots Guards in 1864.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. drawn By Spy (illustrator). First. A fine original colour lithograph from Vanity Fair, a magazine which was published from 1869-1914, featuring a large caricature portrait each week. These were drawn by various artists, the most famous of whom was Leslie Ward who used the 'nom de crayon' of "Spy". This portrait will come mounted/matted and ready to frame using archivist quality materials, mount size 18 x 12 inches, 47 x 31 cms. It will be presented in a cellophane wrapper with our label guaranteeing authenticity. We pack very well, between sheets of hardboard. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a portrait of Maj-Gen Sir Henry Percival de Bathe, Bart, with the caption "Henry". With accompanying biographical details.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Drawn By Spy (illustrator). First. A fine original colour lithograph from Vanity Fair, a magazine which was published from 1869-1914, featuring a large caricature portrait each week. These were drawn by various artists, the most famous of whom was Leslie Ward who used the 'nom de crayon' of "Spy". This portrait will come mounted/matted and ready to frame using archivist quality materials, mount size 18 x 12 inches, 47 x 31 cms. It will be presented in a cellophane wrapper with our label guaranteeing authenticity. We pack very well, between sheets of hardboard. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a portrait of Maj-Gen Sir Henry Percival de Bathe, Bart, with the caption "Henry". With accompanying biographical details.

[British topography] LEATHER-BOUND EARLY EDITION. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.[17] 76 [1]. Contemporary brown full calf, title stained to upper board. With a red, gilt-lettered label and gilt bands to recently re-backed spine. Some toning and marking throughout but still largely clean. Spotting to endpapers and front/rear pages. Sparse, light pencilled notes throughout. Small inked inscription to a preliminary, ex libris blindstamp to front flyleaf (ownership of Levina Blythe Jones), armorial bookplate of Teichman Derville (1876-1963) to front pastedown. Two cut-outs of Romney Marsh seals pasted to front flyleaf with owner's inked notes surrounding them. Original boards gently toned, marked, and rubbed. Spine fine but for some mild edgewear. Very good. Mayor M. Teichman Derville's research copy which he used during the writing of his own Romney Marsh text: 'The Level and the Liberty of Romney-Marsh in the County of Kent: An Enquiry into the Origin, History, and Present State of the two Reputed Corporations known as The Lords, Bailiff and Jurats of Romney Marsh (The Level of Romney Marsh) and The Bailiff, Jurats and Commonalty of Romney Marsh (The Liberty of Romney Marsh)' (1936).

[Fifth Edition] 8vo. full contemporary calf with raised bands to spine. [2]; Title; [1]; [6] Preface; [6] Table (Index); [1]; 76pp. with parallel Latin and English texts (English in Black Letter); [5]. Old armorial engraved bookplate (with name removed) to front pastedown. 2 old ink signatures (Dymchurch and Liverpool) to ffep and ink signature of Liverpool solicitor to foot of title page. Title and ownership signature in ink to upper board (please see photos). Occasional pencil notes and marks in margins. Occasional light foxing, heavier to prelims, and slight browning to page edges. Ffep with diagonal crease. Covers worn and rubbed, particularly spine and corners (please see photos). Overall a Good,Sound Copy. (Shelf 9) Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.

[1], 76, [1] p. Lacks the initial blank. Old blind tooled calf, modern reback to style with a contrasting label. Page corners rounded with minor loss at the lower corner of the title page and the paper uniformly toned throughout. Parallel English and latin texts. Early signatures of Francis Holte, of Edmund Rigge 1630 and a longer pen trial on the final blank page. STC 21312. ESTC S123270. Armorial bookplate of Frederick Andrew Inderwick 1836-1904, M.P. for Rye 1880-85 and later Mayor of Winchelsea. This edition last appeared at auction in 1965.