The History of the Order of the Bath and Its Insignia

Risk, James C.

ISBN 10: 0900696508 / ISBN 13: 9780900696503

Published by Spink and Son, 1972

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INSCRIBED by AUTHOR/FIRST EDITION(dated title page). V/G to LIKE NEW DJ/LIKE NEW BOOK. 1972 Spink and Son oversized hardcover, no ISBN.AUTHOR INSCRIPTION on half-title page, "To--- With Compliments from Jim Risk New York 1984" Boards; 1/16" surface indentation across bottom spine, lower front .corner tip. 1/2" horizontal indentation lower left spine. Near fine++ w/ like new lettering. Text: LIKE NEW . DJ: 1/16" and less crease fore-edge corners except lower back. 1" diagonal scratch near lower back spine. Slight creasing upper front/back edges. top/bottom spine(w/ 1/16" crease bottom left). Glossy, V/G++ DJ. .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The History of the Order of the Bath and Its Insignia
• Publisher: Spink and Son
• Publication Date: 1972
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0900696508
• ISBN 13: 9780900696503
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

1972 Spink and Son oversized hardcover, James Charles Risk. The history of the British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. The name derives from the elaborate medieval ceremony for appointing a knight, which involved bathing (as a symbol of purification) as one of its elements. The knights so created were known as "Knights of the Bath".