Search Results: the life of george brummell esq by captain jesse

John C Nimmo, 1886-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. in x in x in. Volume the first only (Not two Volumes just Volume I) on half bound brown and blue cloth some lighty browining to end papers

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… Read More

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. .