Book #52738

The Duke

Philip Guedalla
Book #52738 The Duke. Philip Guedalla.

Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket
Publisher: London, Sydney, Auckland, Toronto: Hodder and Stoughton, 1974.

An edition in Fine condition in a Very Good+ dust-jacket that has some light soiling and wear to the edges around the spine.

In 1892, Philip Guedalla published a book of drawings, The Duke, about the life and court of the Duke of Wellington. The book is a graphic portrayal of the Duke's life, from his early years as a military officer to his last days as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Guedalla's illustrations are straightforward and unassuming, and his focus on the Duke's everyday life provides a unique look at 19th century British society.; 8vo; 523 pages.

Price: $50.00