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    By Sir John Eardley Wilmot; John Wilmot
    London   J. Nichols; White and Cochrane; J. Butterworth
    10" by 6.5" [5], 2-241 [1]pp
    A signed association copy of the revised second edition of John Wilmot's biography of his father, Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas Sir John Wilmot. Signed by the grandson of the subject of the work.
    By Sir John Eardley Wilmot; John Wilmot

    1811 Memoirs of the Life of the Right Honourable Sir John Eardley Wilmot

    London   J. Nichols; White and Cochrane; J. Butterworth
    10" by 6.5" [5], 2-241 [1]pp
    A signed association copy of the revised second edition of John Wilmot's biography of his father, Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas Sir John Wilmot. Signed by the grandson of the subject of the work.
    £550.00
    : 1kgs / : 973F15
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    Author's Presentation Copy, Early Edition, Leather Binding

    The second edition of this work, with additions.

    An association copy, inscribed to the title page head 'From Sir J Eardley Wimot'. This is likely the inscription of Sir John Eardley Eardley-Wilmot, 1st Baronet, a British MP who served as Lieutenant-Governor of Tasmania. He was the grandson of the subject of this work, and the son of the author of this work.

    Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece.

    A biographical life of Sir John Eardley Wilmot, who served as Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas from 1766 to 1771 and was a member of the Privy Council. Written by his son, John Wilmot, it offers a personal and professional portrait, drawing on original letters to illustrate his legal career, public service, and private character.

    Rebacked in morocco, retaining the original calf covered boards and endpapers.

    With an errata leaf to the rear.

    A wonderful association copy of this informative work.

    Condition

    Rebacked in morocco, retaining the original calf covered board. Externally, exceptionally lovely, with small marks to front board. Retaining the original endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Signed to title page head. Leaves lightly age toned, with instances of spotting and handling marks throughout, but especially concentrated to first and last few leaves.

    Very Good

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