The Bachelor Duke. A Life of William Spencer Cavendish 6th Duke of Devonshire 1790-1858.
by LEES-MILNE, James
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About This Item
John Murray, London., 1991. First edition. Octavo. pp xii, 234. Illustrated. A biography of the man who transformed Chatsworth House and who was one of the great book and sculpture collectors of his day.Signed by the author on the title-page.Head and tail of spine a bit pushed. Very good indeed in fine dustwrapper.
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- Bookseller
- Peter Ellis bookseller (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- The Bachelor Duke. A Life of William Spencer Cavendish 6th Duke of Devonshire 1790-1858.
- Author
- LEES-MILNE, James
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- John Murray, London.
- Date Published
- 1991
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- Dustwrapper
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- First Edition
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- Fine
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- Octavo
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