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Click here to see our other books! The Duke Philip Guedalla 1933 Hodder and Stoughton : London 9.5" by 5" xvi, 523pp SUMMARY Philip Guedalla's witty and animated writing style comes to the fore in this fascinating biography of the Duke of Wellington Early Edition,Folding Maps,Illustrated Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage : £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION In this biography of the Duke of Wellington, Philip Guedalla sheds light on Arthur Wellesley's Indian career and his life after the Battle of Waterloo. With 9 plates, including a folding map, collated and complete. In his preface to the biography, Guedalla argues that after the Waterloo, previous biographies of Wellington decline in to 'a desultory stream of anecdote', and states his intentions to fill this gap, and shed light on Wellesley's career in India. Before turning to writing, Guedella practised as a barrister from 1913 to 1923, and unsuccessfully stood as a parliamentary candidate for the Liberal party five times. Gilt Royal Navy crest to the front board. Prior Owner's book plate to the front pastedown. 'Presented by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to G. T. Sangslin for Meritorious Work'. CONDITION In quarter calf binding over blue cloth. Externally, generally smart. Lightly rubbed to the boards, joints and the spine, with some light wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age- toned with the odd spot. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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