This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1868 edition. Excerpt: ...which the King of Prussia gave me, and which used to be in the greenhouse at Windsor, is extremely pretty; as are also the flower-beds under the walls of the side which laces the Dee. There are sculptured arms on the different shields, gilt, which has a very good effect; and a bas-relief under our windows--not ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1868 edition. Excerpt: ...which the King of Prussia gave me, and which used to be in the greenhouse at Windsor, is extremely pretty; as are also the flower-beds under the walls of the side which laces the Dee. There are sculptured arms on the different shields, gilt, which has a very good effect; and a bas-relief under our windows--not gilt--representing St. Hubert, with St. Andrew on one side and St. George on the other side: all done by Mr. Thomas. He died in March, 1862. The Prince had a high opinion of his taste. ( 158 ) Love For Balmoral. October 13, 1856. Every year my heart becomes more fixed in this dear Paradise, and so much more so now, that all has become my dearest Albert's own creation, own work, own building, own laying out, as at Osborne; and his great taste, and the impress of his dear hand, have been stamped everywhere. He was very busy to-day, settling and arranging many things for next year..1! "9 Opening Of The New Bridge Over The Linn Of Dee. September 8, 1857. At half-past one o'clock we started in " Highland state,"--Albert in a royal Stuart plaid, and I and the girls in skirts of the same, --with the ladies (who had only returned at five in the morning from the ball at Mar Lodge) and gentlemen, for the Linn of Dee, to open the new bridge there. The valley looked beautiful. A triumphal arch was erected, at which Lord Fife and Mr. Brooke received us, and walked near the carriage, pipers playing--the road lined with Duff men. On the bridge Lady Fife received us, and we all drank in whisky " prosperity to the bridge." The view of the linn is very fine from it. All the company and a band were outside a tent on the bank overlooking the bridge. Here we took some tea, talked with the company, and then ( 160 ) drove back by Mar Lodge, --the Fifes preceding us...
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Good-(Ex-library with expected marks. Perforation stamps applied to title page and plates. Pages though p 44 have a split at the bottom of the page in the gutter, which, in some cases affects the edge of the text block. two of these pages have split... Red library buckram. 287 pp. BW plates.
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New in New jacket. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization “Rare Biblio” with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2017, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1868. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: -English, Pages: -251. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request.
