Memoirs of George the Fourth, descriptive of the most interesting scenes of his private and public life, and the important events of his memorable reign; with characteristic sketches of all the celebrated men who were his friends and companions as a prince, and his ministers and counsellors as a monarch

Huish, Robert

Published by printed for T. Kelly, Paternoster-Row; Fisher, Son, and P. Jackson, Newgate-Street; Jones and Co., Temple of the Muses, Finsbury-Square; and G. Virtue, Ivy-Lane, London, 1830

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First edition, 2 volumes, 8vo, pp. [2], 572; 427, [5] Kelly ads; inserted engraved title page and frontispiece in each volume plus 15 engraved plates (1 folding); original drab paper-covered boards, green muslin shelfback, printed paper labels on spine; labels rubbed and slightly chipped, hinges starting; all else good and sound. Huish (1777-1850) "wrote a short treatise on bee-culture, which was afterwards expanded and issued in various forms. His other works are nearly all poor examples of anecdotal, quasi-historical bookmaking; the Quarterly Review spoke of him as an obscure and unscrupulous scribbler. He was prolific, as witnessed by his voluminous compilations during 1835 6. He executed a few translations from the German, and in his later years some novels. Nearly all his books exhibit anti-Tory prejudices" (Wikipedia).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Memoirs of George the Fourth, descriptive of the most interesting scenes of his private and public life, and the important events of his memorable reign; with characteristic sketches of all the celebrated men who were his friends and companions as a prince, and his ministers and counsellors as a monarch
• Publisher: printed for T. Kelly, Paternoster-Row; Fisher, Son, and P. Jackson, Newgate-Street; Jones and Co., Temple of the Muses, Finsbury-Square; and G. Virtue, Ivy-Lane, London
• Publication Date: 1830
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Seller catalogs:
  • English Literature