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In Whig society, 1775-1818 : compiled from the hitherto unpublished correspondence of Elizabeth, viscountess Melbourne, and Emily Lamb, countess Cowper, afterwards viscountess Palmerston / by Mabell, countess of Airlie
by Airlie, Mabell Countess of (1866-1956). Melbourne, Elizabeth Milbanke Lamb Viscountess (1752-1818). Palmerston, Emily Lamb Viscountess (1787-1869)
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About This Item
London ; New York : Hodder and Stoughton ltd., 1921. First Edition. Hardcover. Poor copy bound in the original blind bordered cloth with a gilt title to the spine. Wear and tear as with age with the boards starting. Text remains well preserved overall; bright and clean. Provenance; from the library of Chris Viveash with the owner's bookplate. Physical description; xvi, 205 p. : ports. ; 23 cm. Subjects; Palmerston, Emily Lamb Viscountess (1787-1869). Melbourne, Elizabeth Milbanke Lamb Viscountess (1752-1818). Melbourne, Elizabeth Milbanke Lamb Viscountess (1752-1818) ; Correspondence. Palmerston, Emily Lamb Viscountess (1787-1869) ; Correspondence. Whig Party (Great Britain). Whig party (Gt. Brit). Whig Party (Great Britain) History 18th century. Whig Party (Great Britain) History 19th century. Great Britain Social life and customs. Great Britain Court and courtiers. Great Britain Social life and customs 18th century. Great Britain Social life and customs 18th century. Great Britain Social life and customs 19th century. Great Britain Court and courtiers History 18th century. Great Britain Court and courtiers History 19th century.
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- Title
- In Whig society, 1775-1818 : compiled from the hitherto unpublished correspondence of Elizabeth, viscountess Melbourne, and Emily Lamb, countess Cowper, afterwards viscountess Palmerston / by Mabell, countess of Airlie
- Author
- Airlie, Mabell Countess of (1866-1956). Melbourne, Elizabeth Milbanke Lamb Viscountess (1752-1818). Palmerston, Emily Lamb Viscountess (1787-1869)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- London ; New York : Hodder and Stoughton ltd.
- Date Published
- 1921
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