The constitution of England, or An account of the English government; . in which it is compared with the republican form of government, and occasionally with the other monarchies in Europe. By J. L. de Lolme, ...
Jean Louis de Lolme (1740-1806)
Category
Books
Date
1775
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 3050089
Summary
Bibliographic description
vii,[1],448p. . 8vo.. Chain-lines are vertical throughout. Not identified in 1768 catalogue.. Provenance: Bookplate: George Harry Grey (1765-1845) pre-1819; anonymous armorial. Franks 12842. manuscript inscription on front pastedown: "Grey 1819" [probably George Harry Grey, Lord Grey of Groby (1802-1835)]. Black wax crest seal on front pastedown: on a crest-chapeau a wyvern and baron's coronet [probably George Harry Grey (1802-1835)]. manuscript inscription on front fly-leaf: "Grey 1820. Trin: Coll: Cambridge" [probably George Harry Grey (1802-1835)]. manuscript inscriptions in same hand [different from that of George Harry Grey (1802-1835)], on title page: "G. H Grey", and on p. [1]: "George H Grey. Eton College 1817. July".. Binding: 18th century mottled calf binding; gilt roll pattern on board edges (faded); gilt fillets on spine, with red title label.
Makers and roles
Jean Louis de Lolme (1740-1806) Gilbert Stuart (1742-1786)