Wright, Life and Reign of William IV, 1837 Edition, illustrated
"The Life and Reign of William the Fourth" by Reverend G. N. Wright. Published by Fisher, Son, & Co, London & Paris, 1837 By Rev. G. [George] N. [Newenham] Wright, And John Watkins, published by Fisher, Son, & Co, London: 1837.
Marbled hard boards, gold tooled leather spine and leather corners [shelf wear, leather aging]; 5.1/2" x 8.1/2"; 780 pages including index, some foxing, a few blank page corner damages [see photos]; very good condition.
An illustrated biography of King William IV, documenting his successful reign and personal life. William IV was only on the throne for seven years, but managed to fill his reign with several reforms, including updating the poor law, restricting child labor, and abolishing slavery in almost all the British Empire. This work was published in 1837, the year of his death, the year that his niece, Victoria, succeeded to the throne.
The book contains 12 copper engraved plates on heavy woven paper and one fold-out lithograph:
Frontispiece portrait of William IV, engraved by J. Cochran from the painting by H.J. Dawe
Extra engraved title page
Admiral George Brydges Rodney, Baron Rodney, by Monnoyer, engraved by J. Cochran
His Royal Highness Prince William Henry, by B. West, eng R. Page
His Royal Highness Frederick, Duke of York & Albany, J.Jackson/ R. Hicks
His Most Gracious Majesty George-William Frederick the Third, Sir William Beechy / H. Robinson
Edward Pellew, Viscount Exmouth, W. Oven / W. Hall
Her Most Majesty, The Queen, H. Dawe / H. Cook [damaged]
Henry Brougham, Baron Brougham, J. Lonsdale / G. Parker
George IV In the Coronation Dress, Engraved by Thompson Charles Grey,
Earl Grey, T. Philips/ R. Hicks
Lord John Russell, engraved by Page & Son
The King Proroguing Parliament, April 1831 drawn and engraved by H. Melville
The Ceremony of Opening London Bridge, August 1st 1831, Lithographed by Joseph Nash. Fold out plate [12"]; outer margin missing: see photo]
Written by George Newenham Wright, an Irish writer and Anglican clergyman. He was also a teacher, teaching classics in Windsor, as well as taking pupils boarding in his house at Frome, before becoming master at Tewkesbury Grammar School. He wrote mostly topographical and educational works, such as 'A Guide to the Lakes of Killarney', 'Scenes in North Wales', and 'The Chinese Empire Illustrated'.
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"The Life and Reign of William the Fourth" by Reverend G. N. Wright. Published by Fisher, Son, & Co, London & Paris, 1837 By Rev. G. [George] N. [Newenham] Wright, And John Watkins, published by Fisher, Son, & Co, London: 1837.
Marbled hard boards, gold tooled leather spine and leather corners [shelf wear, leather aging]; 5.1/2" x 8.1/2"; 780 pages including index, some foxing, a few blank page corner damages [see photos]; very good condition.
An illustrated biography of King William IV, documenting his successful reign and personal life. William IV was only on the throne for seven years, but managed to fill his reign with several reforms, including updating the poor law, restricting child labor, and abolishing slavery in almost all the British Empire. This work was published in 1837, the year of his death, the year that his niece, Victoria, succeeded to the throne.
The book contains 12 copper engraved plates on heavy woven paper and one fold-out lithograph:
Frontispiece portrait of William IV, engraved by J. Cochran from the painting by H.J. Dawe
Extra engraved title page
Admiral George Brydges Rodney, Baron Rodney, by Monnoyer, engraved by J. Cochran
His Royal Highness Prince William Henry, by B. West, eng R. Page
His Royal Highness Frederick, Duke of York & Albany, J.Jackson/ R. Hicks
His Most Gracious Majesty George-William Frederick the Third, Sir William Beechy / H. Robinson
Edward Pellew, Viscount Exmouth, W. Oven / W. Hall
Her Most Majesty, The Queen, H. Dawe / H. Cook [damaged]
Henry Brougham, Baron Brougham, J. Lonsdale / G. Parker
George IV In the Coronation Dress, Engraved by Thompson Charles Grey,
Earl Grey, T. Philips/ R. Hicks
Lord John Russell, engraved by Page & Son
The King Proroguing Parliament, April 1831 drawn and engraved by H. Melville
The Ceremony of Opening London Bridge, August 1st 1831, Lithographed by Joseph Nash. Fold out plate [12"]; outer margin missing: see photo]
Written by George Newenham Wright, an Irish writer and Anglican clergyman. He was also a teacher, teaching classics in Windsor, as well as taking pupils boarding in his house at Frome, before becoming master at Tewkesbury Grammar School. He wrote mostly topographical and educational works, such as 'A Guide to the Lakes of Killarney', 'Scenes in North Wales', and 'The Chinese Empire Illustrated'.
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Country restrictions may apply - the lesser expansive Priority shipping may not be available to all countries.
US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ------------- $18.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) ----- $32.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ------ $44.50
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