Description: Click here to see our other books! A Silver-Plated Spoon John Ian Robert Russell, 13th Duke of Bedford 1959 Cassell : London 9" by 6" x, 1-246pp SUMMARY The first edition of the memoir of John, Duke of Bedford, in an exceptionally bright full morocco binding. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Fine This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition, first impression of the autobiography of John Ian Robert Russell, 13th Duke of Bedford.A peer and businessman, Russell founded Woburn Safari Park, an expansion of the tourist business at the family seat, Woburn Abbey.Illustrated with twelve double sided photographic plates. Collated, complete.In this work, the Duke of Bedford provides insight into the English peerage, and a life of wealth and privilege.With the morocco bookplate of W.A. Foyle of Beeleigh Abbey to the front pastedown. William Foyle founded Foyles bookshop in 1903 alongside his brother. He purchased Beeleigh Abbey during the Second World War, an impressive twelfth century monastery in Essex. Beeleigh housed his library, one of the largest private libraries in England. CONDITION In a full morocco binding, with extensive gilt detailing. Externally, fine. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Overall Condition: Fine 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: Cassell
Author: John Ian Robert Russell, 13th Duke of Bedford
Binding: Leather
Subject: True Stories
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1959
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
