The memoirs of the life, and writings of Percival Stockdale; . containing many interesting anecdotes of the illustrious men with whom he was connected. Written by himself. In two volumes. 3065186.1

The memoirs of the life, and writings of Percival Stockdale; . containing many interesting anecdotes of the illustrious men with whom he was connected. Written by himself. In two volumes.

Percival Stockdale (1736-1811)

Date

1809

Materials

leather, paper

Measurements

218 x 138 mm; 30 mm (thickness)

Place of origin

England

Collection

Wallington, Northumberland

NT 3065186.1

Summary

Bibliographic description

v.1., . . 8vo.. MS. notes in Macaulay's hand, some critical of this 'absurd book' (p. 270) and including dates of reading: 'Begun Septr 24 1835', 'Oct 11.1836' and 'Oct 12. 1836'. Some corners torn, not affecting text.. Provenance: Gilt 'M' (Macaulay) on spine.. Binding: half leather with marbled boards, blind tooling on boards, gilt on spine, red and green spine labels.

Provenance

Gift from Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan 3rd Bt

Makers and roles

Percival Stockdale (1736-1811)

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