Some Particulars Contributed Towards A Memoir of Mrs. Myddelton

G. Steinman Steinman

Published by Not Stated, Not Stated, 1864

About this Item

A scarce and privately printed biographical account of Jane Myddelton, one of the 'Windsor Beauties', written by G. Steinman Steinman and signed by the author to the title page. First edition, scarce, 'printed for private circulation'.Signed by the author to the title page, which reads, 'Captain G. H. A. Forbes D. A. A. G. +c. with the author's best comp. June 9th 1866'.Illustrated with a frontispiece depicting Jane Myddelton to the front of text.This is a biographical account of Jane Myddelton (1645-1692), the 'English beauty' of the Restoration period who was often referred to as one of the 'Windsor Beauties'. Though Myddelton was married, she was courted by many men including Ralph Montagu and Laurence Hyde.Written by George Steinman Steinman (1811-1893), who wrote a range of works include 'Addenda to a Memoir of Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland', 'Althrope Memoirs', and 'A History of Croydon'.Collated, complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Wear to the extremities and the head and tail of spine. Marks and fading to boards. Front hinge is straining and rear hinge is starting. Front endpaper has detached from binding. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with age-toning to the top edge of text. Frontispiece has detached along with the front endpaper. Ink inscription to title page. Good. Seller Inventory # 820D9

Bibliographic Details

Title: Some Particulars Contributed Towards A ...

Publisher: Not Stated, Not Stated

Publication Date: 1864

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book