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1963 The Royal George 1819-1904London: 1963An illustrated first edition biography on the life of Prince George the Duke of Cambridge, a lovely copy bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe for Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie.
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Signed1943 Journey Among WarriorsLondon: 1943A sumptuously bound first edition copy of Eve Curie's work of contemporary war reportage during 1941-1942. From the library of socialite Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie.
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1964 King Edward the SeventhLondon: 1964A finely bound copy of this biography regarding King Edward VII of the United Kingdom. In a fine binding by renowned firm Sangorski and Sutcliffe. From the library of socialite and patron of the arts Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie.
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1958 King George VI His Life and ReignLondon: 1958A sumptuously bound copy of this biography regarding King George VI of England. In a fine binding by renowned firm Sangorski and Sutcliffe as a Christmas gift from Stanley Bray to socialite and close friend Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie.
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1977 Le Temps des Amours Souvenirs d'EnfancePairs: 1977A finely bound limited first edition copy of Marcel Pagnol's final volume in his series of autobiographical copies, a wonderful example of this French work.
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1938 ChateaubriandLondon: 1938The first English translation of this biography of French author François-René de Chateaubriand, in an exquisite Bayntun full calf binding.
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1909 Ducs de Bourgogne de la Maison de ValoisParis: 1909A very scarce limited edition history of the life of Philippe le Hardi, an important Duke of Burgundy and figure of the Valois house, this limited edition illustrated throughout.
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1853 Memoirs of Mary, The Young Duchess of Burgundy, and Her ContemporariesLondon: 1853A copy of this scarce work by Louisa Stuart Costello, in handsome binding by August De Decker-Lemaire from Ghent.
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1806 2vol Lettres de Madame de Sevigne a Sa Fille et a Ses AmisParis: 1806The first two volumes of the famous letter-writer's rapier-sharp ruminations.
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1873 Life and Letters of James David ForbesLondon: 1873A handsomely bound, first edition copy of James David Forbes's biography, written by John Campbell Shairp, Peter Guthrie Tait, and A. Adams-Reilly.
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1964 Wavell Scholar and Soldier to June 1941London: 1964The first edition of John Connell's biography on Archibald Wavell, an important figure in the British Army, illustrated throughout.
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1951 Roger KeyesLondon: 1951A nicely bound first edition of Cecil Aspinall-Oglander's biography on Roger Keyes, illustrated throughout.
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1947 A Distant SummerLondon: 1947A morocco bound second edition of Edith Saunders' history of Queen Victoria's important state visit to Paris in 1855.
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1947 Ciano's Diary 1939-1943London: 1947A Sangorski and Sutcliffe bound first edition of the wartime diaries of Galeazzo Ciano, the foreign minister and son-in-law of Mussolini.
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1952 The Private Papers of Douglas Haig 1914 - 1919London: 1952A half morocco bound first edition, second impression copy of the private papers of Douglas Haig dating from the First World War.
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1964 The Reminiscences and Recollections of Captain GronowLondon: 1964A decoratively bound first Bodley Head abridged edition of the memoirs of Captain Rees Howell Gronow, an entertaining work on late Georgian and Victorian society.
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1958 Lord LigonierOxford : 1958Rex Whitworth explores the career and life of field marshal Lord Ligonier from 1702 until his death in 1770 in this scarce volume. The first edition, in an attractive fine binding.
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1962 The Memoirs of Lord ChandosLondon: 1962A finely bound copy of the exciting memoirs of Oliver Lyttelton, recounting hs time spent working in the government during the Second World War.
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1962 The Ironside Diaries 1937-1940London: 1962A nicely leather bound first edition copy of the diaries of Edmund Ironside, dating from 1937 to 1940, an interesting look at the start of the war from a military perspective.
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1960 The Memoirs of General the Lord IsmayLondon: 1960A finely bound first edition copy of Baron Hastings Ismay's memoir, ruminating on his long career and his time spent working for Churchill during WWII.
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1962 TrenchardLondon: 1962The first edition of Andrew Boyle's biography on Hugh Trenchard, rebound in a full crushed morocco binding.
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c1867 Ingres: Sa Vie et Ses OeuvresParis: c1867A biography of French Neoclassical painter, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres.
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1863 Poems and Letters by Thomas GrayLondon: 1863A finely Riviere bound, attractive copy of the poems and letters by Thomas Gray, with albumen photographs to embellish. A large paper edition.
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1879 Du Dandysme et de Georges BrummellParis: 1879A biography of Georges Brummell in which the author defends the dandy lifestyle.
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1854 The Life and Times of Oliver GoldsmithLondon: 1854A sumptuous MacLehose-bound second edition of John Forster's immense biography of the important author, Oliver Goldsmith.
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1854 Les Historiettes de Tallemant des Reaux, In Nine VolumesParis: 1854A beautiful set of the Historiettes by Gedeon Tallemant des Reaux.
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1860 Madame Swetchine Sa Vie et Ses OeuvresParis: 1860This is a scarce third edition of this biographical work on Anne Sophie Swetchine.
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1855 Works of Thomas McCrieEdinburgh & London: 1855A beautifully bound three volume set of the works of Thomas McCrie
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1780 The Letters Sir Dudley Carleton, Knt. During His Embassy in HollandLondon: 1780A finely bound collection of Dudley Carleton's letters written during his embassy in Holland, illustrated with a frontispiece. The third edition of this work.
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1826 The Lives of the Norths Francis North Charles II James IILondon: 1826A smartly bound three volume set of this famous North family biography.
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1926 La Princesse des UrsinsParis: 1926A finely bound copy of this biography regarding the noted French courtier, and de facto ruler of Spain, Marie Anne de la Tremoille.
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Signed1934 Serge Lifar Destin d'Un DanseurParis: 1934A finely bound, limited edition, association copy of this biography regarding the life and career of Ukranian-born French ballet dancer, Serge Lifar.
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1869 Diary Reminiscences and Correspondence of Henry Crabb RobinsonLondon: 1869A finely bound, first edition copy of Henry Crabb Robinson's memoir.
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1793 The Principal Corrections and Additions to the First Edition of Mr. Boswell'sLondon: 1793A finely bound copy of this very scarce work with manuscript corrections and additions to Boswell's 'Life of Johnson'. The first edition.
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1908 The Reminiscences of Albert PellLondon: 1908A finely bound, first edition copy of Albert Pell's reminiscences.
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1904 2vols in 1 Wolfe A G Bradley Wellington George Hooper Full Calf BindingLondon: 1904An attractive volume featuring two biographical works, both being reprints published by Macmillan and Co. in 1904. The work explore the lives of James Wolfe and the Duke of Wellington.