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London: Swan Sonnenschein & Co, 1893. Cloth. Very Good. 9" by 6". Not stated. An uncommon biography of the Regency era socialite George 'Beau' Brummell. An interesting biography of the Regency era socialite George 'Beau' Brummell. Brummel was an important figure on late eighteenth century London society and was a close friend of the Prince Regent, the future King George IV before the two quarrelled and got into debt. However, Brummel has since been the subject of numerous literary portrayals has become a pre-eminent example of the dandy, who is best remembered for his rejection of overly ornate clothes for well-fitted bespoke garments. After a chronological narrative of Brummell's early life before Captain Jesse elaborates on Brummell's accomplishments, influence on society, and political views, before zooming in on important events in Brummell's life. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart. Very lightly rubbed to the boards, a little more so to the spine. Rather…
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The Life of George Brummel, Esq, Commonly Called Beau Brummell
by Captain Jesse
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The Life of George Brummell, Esq. Commonly Called Beau Brummell [TWO VOLUMES]
by [Brummell, Beau]; Captain Jesse
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London: John C. Nimmo, 1886. Revised and annotated edition from the Author's own interleaved copy. Quarter tan calf, marbled boards. Illustrations lightly offset, light foxing prelims v. 2, small chip from half-title v. 1, overall still very near fine, in custom mylar covers.. With forty portraits in colour of Brummell and his contemporaries. Octavo. One of only 500 copies printed for England (300) and America (200).
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The Life of George Brummell, Esq. Commonly Called Beau Brummell
by Jesse, Captain (William)
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John C. Nimmo. Very Good. 1886. Hardcover. 3/4 red leather gilt over pink/red loose weave cloth. Spines with four raised bands with leaves and flowers designs in 3 panels, 1886 bound by Root and Son. Lightly worn. Marbled end papers, top edges gilt. Xmas 1899 ink gift inscription on end paper vol. 1. 40 color lithos with guards. .
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