Description: Click here to see our other books! An Apology For the Life of Mr Bampfylde-Moore Carew Commonly Called the King of Beggars Bampfylde Moore Carew; Robert Goadby 1768 R. Goadby; W. Owen; J. Lee : London 6.5" by 4.5" [2], iii-xxiv, iv, 347, [1pp] SUMMARY The eighth edition of Bampfylde Moore Carew's incredibly popular fantastical biography about his life, written in collaboration with Robert Goadby. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION The eighth edition.ESTC citation number T110289.One page of adverts to the rear.Collated, complete.A biography on Bampfylde Moore Carew, who apparently wrote this himself during a passage to America, though it's more likely that Carew supplied the facts to Robert Goadby, who then wrote it.Carew here provides a fantastic tale of his life, and though he certainly travelled and was involved in minor crimes, many stories in this volume are too fantastical and literary to be true. Carew claimed to be the King of the Beggars, and is known for being a rogue, vagabond, and imposter.This biography was an instant bestseller and was reprinted many times over the next hundred years.Ink inscription of John Laugham to the recto to the front endpaper. CONDITION In a full calf rebacked binding. Externally, generally smart. Some rubbing to the boards, with a little wear to the extremities which has resulted in some loss of leather. A few light marks to the boards and a little discolouration. Bookseller's label to the front paste down, ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper and to the verso of the rear endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age toned and generally clean with the odd spot. Overall Condition: 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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Topic: Biography and Autobiography
Publisher: R. Goadby; W. Owen; J. Lee
Author: Bampfylde Moore Carew; Robert Goadby
Binding: Leather
Subject: History
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1768
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
