The Gallery of Portraits: With Memoirs Published by Charles Knight, Pall-Mall East, London (Volumes. 1,2 & 3 Set) (GT619)

Published 1833: First Editions / Hardcover / Very Good Condition / Illustrated throughout / Volumes One, Two and Three

Original half leather over marbled cloth with gilt ribbed titles on the spines with"fore-edge decoration all round". Over 600 + combined very clean and bright slightly age-toned pages, speckled and spot foxing on the endpapers and occasional other pages within, some corners turned. Boards are slightly rubbed and faded with time, frayed along the edges and bumped on the corners consistent with age but remain firm and intact. Overall a well preserved original set of first editions. (GT619)

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"The Gallery of Portraits" Published in London in 1833 by Charles Knight. It features portraits and biographies of notable figures like Lord Somers, Smeaton, Buffon, Sir Thomas More, and others. The book provides detailed accounts of their lives, backgrounds, and contributions to society, offering insights into history, biography, and influential individuals. With illustrations and descriptions, it honours these figures' legacies in law, science, literature, and politics, showcasing their impact on society and culture.

"The Gallery of Portraits" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in biography, European history, and the lives of remarkable individuals. It offers a glimpse into a bygone era, providing a lasting testament to the power of individual lives in shaping the course of history. [Google Books]