The Life and Circumstances of James Brydges First Duke of Chandos Patron of the Liberal Arts
by Baker, C.H. Collins; Baker, Muriel I
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
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Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Oxford at the Clarendon Press, 1949. Hardcover. Very Good. Scarce biographical work by British historian and author, H.G. Baker. This book explores the life of James Brydges, who was a prominent English landowner, aristocrat, and patron of the arts in the early 18th century. Tall octavo (24.5 cm tall).493 pp. Black cloth. From private collection. Bottom corner of front board gently bumped. Name and address printed on ffep. Prelims show a little foxing.
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- Title
- The Life and Circumstances of James Brydges First Duke of Chandos Patron of the Liberal Arts
- Author
- Baker, C.H. Collins; Baker, Muriel I
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Oxford at the Clarendon Press
- Date Published
- 1949
- Keywords
- Queen Anne, Hereford County, Handel
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- FFEP
- A common abbreviation for Front Free End Paper. Generally, it is the first page of a book and is part of a single sheet that...
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