Narrative political/military history of England from the Roman Conquest to the ninth century. First Edn., 1885; prize binding (by Bickers & Son of London) of full navy leather; plain borders blocked in gilt (slightly dulled/lightly worn) to front/rear boards; school monogram blocked in gilt (slightly dulled) to front board; spine has burgundy leather title label, with titling/plain and decorative borders/naval motifs blocked in gilt (moderately dulled); all edges marbled (quite bright); blind-stamped dentelles; marbled endpapers; xxviii+447pp.; illus. bw. maps. Slightly scuffed spine slightly worn at top and rubbed at tail, but clean/robust; joints lightly rubbed; slightly scored boards slightly rubbed at corners, but robust/clean/bright; text fresh, pages very clean/crisp/bright; binding firm, all complete/intact. Printed prize label (dated July, 1896) of the Royal Naval Female School, St. Margaret's House, Twickenham, affixed to front free-endpaper, signed (in very slightly faded blue-black ink) by both Jemima Leys (Lady Governess of the School from 1883-1904) and the school's President, ALFRED, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (Prince Alfred Ernest Albert (1844-1900), second son of Queen Victoria). Owner's modern printed bookplate (illus. bright cols.) affixed to front paste-down endpaper. A weighty tome at approx. 1225g (packaged), hence overseas customers are welcome to contact us prior to ordering to ascertain additional shipping charges incurred. Photographs may be made available upon request. G+ PRICE INCLUDES UK POSTAGE & PACKING.

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Title

The Making of England [in Binding by Bickers & Son] [With prize label SIGNED by ALFRED, Duke of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (Prince Alfred Ernest Albert)]

Publisher

Macmillan & Co., London

Publication Date

1885

Binding

Full Leather

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Good Plus

Dust Jacket Condition

No Jacket

Signed

SIGNED by ALFRED [Duke of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha]

Book Type

Hardback

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Trading name - Robert Wright, trading as 'The Bookman' from The Rookery Bungalow, Sandhole Road, Halvergate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3RZ, United Kingdom. I may be contacted by post at the above address, or by telephone (UK mobile) on 07553599615, or by email at r.wright651@btinternet.com. Terms of sale as follows: acceptable payment methods: credit or debit cards via ABE E-Commerce only. Goods will normally be posted within 48 hours following receipt of order. Special delivery methods (eg. courie...

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