Showing posts with label British. Show all posts
Showing posts with label British. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Dr. Welwood's Memoirs
A copy of Dr. Welwood's Memoirs printed in 1702. The cover has beautiful blind stamping, and inside there are signs of pesky bookworms (yes, they're real)!
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Memoirs of Sir Robert Peel
A copy of the "Memoirs of Sir Robert Peel" from 1857. What a beauty! The gilded edges are not only decorative, but serve a purpose. They help protect the pages from browning, moisture, and dust.
A little about the subject: Sir Robert Peel twice served as Prime Minister of the U.K. (December 1834 - April 1835 & August 1841 - June 1846). He is thought of as the father of modern British policing and a founding member of the modern Conservative Party.
A little about the subject: Sir Robert Peel twice served as Prime Minister of the U.K. (December 1834 - April 1835 & August 1841 - June 1846). He is thought of as the father of modern British policing and a founding member of the modern Conservative Party.
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