1983, ISBN: 9780571106097

This is a pristine first edition of The Strawberry Hill Set, Horace Walpole and His Circle, written in 1983 by the British biographer Brian Fothergill. It is a fascinating and entertainin… Altro …

This is a pristine first edition of The Strawberry Hill Set, Horace Walpole and His Circle, written in 1983 by the British biographer Brian Fothergill. It is a fascinating and entertaining book about the people who frequented Strawberry Hill, the fabulous London villa of Horace Walpole, which is now a museum.Walpole, the Earl of Orford, was a politician, writer, collector and art historian who had a wide variety of amusing friends. His circle included the English poet Thomas Gray, the singer and entertainer Kitty Clive, King George's mistress Henrietta Howard, and numerous politicians, artists, architects and socialites. The goings-on at Strawberry Hill were legendary.277 pages, with photographs.This copy does not appear to have been read, or even opened. Its only flaw is that the owner wrote his initial on the inside front cover.Other than that, it's in mint condition., Faber & Faber, 4.5<

1983, ISBN: 9780571106097

[ED: Hardcover], [PU: Faber and Faber], First Edition. 14 cm x 22 cm. 277 Pages. Original Hardcover with illustrated dustjacket in protective Mylar. Excellent condition with only very m… Altro …

[ED: Hardcover], [PU: Faber and Faber], First Edition. 14 cm x 22 cm. 277 Pages. Original Hardcover with illustrated dustjacket in protective Mylar. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear. Includes for example the following essays: Horace Walpole in His Library / John Chute and the Strawberry Committee / Georges Selwyn and the Out of Town Party / Dowagers: The Countess, tha Actress and the Marquise / Thomas Gray and the Republic of Letters / Politics and the Conways / William Cole and Lady Diana Beauclerck: Antiquaries, Artists and Collectors / Lady Ossory, Mary and Agnes Berry: The Last Years / etc., IE, [SC: 15.00], leichte Gebrauchsspuren, gewerbliches Angebot, [GW: 1200g], [PU: London], Banküberweisung, Kreditkarte, PayPal, Offene Rechnung (Vorkasse vorbehalten), Internationaler Versand<

1983, ISBN: 9780571106097

[ED: Hardcover], [PU: Faber and Faber], First Edition. 14 cm x 22 cm. 277 Pages. Original Hardcover with illustrated dustjacket in protective Mylar. Excellent condition with only very m… Altro …

[ED: Hardcover], [PU: Faber and Faber], First Edition. 14 cm x 22 cm. 277 Pages. Original Hardcover with illustrated dustjacket in protective Mylar. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear. Includes for example the following essays: Horace Walpole in His Library / John Chute and the Strawberry Committee / Georges Selwyn and the Out of Town Party / Dowagers: The Countess, tha Actress and the Marquise / Thomas Gray and the Republic of Letters / Politics and the Conways / William Cole and Lady Diana Beauclerck: Antiquaries, Artists and Collectors / Lady Ossory, Mary and Agnes Berry: The Last Years / etc., IE, [SC: 0.00], leichte Gebrauchsspuren, gewerbliches Angebot, [GW: 1200g], [PU: London], Banküberweisung, Kreditkarte, PayPal, Offene Rechnung (Vorkasse vorbehalten), Internationaler Versand<

1983, ISBN: 9780571106097

Faber & Faber, Hardcover, Auflage: First Edition, 208 Seiten, Publiziert: 1983-11-21T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, Verkaufsrang: 246920, Special Features, Books, Social & Urban History,… Altro …

Faber & Faber, Hardcover, Auflage: First Edition, 208 Seiten, Publiziert: 1983-11-21T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, Verkaufsrang: 246920, Special Features, Books, Social & Urban History, Britain, Historical, Biography, Subjects, Anthropology & Sociology, Medical, Legal & Social Sciences, Anthologies, Literature & Fiction, Customs & Folklore, Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences, Social & Cultural, Faber & Faber, 1983<