By W. H. Long
London   W. W. Gibbings
10" by 6.5" [2], vi, [2], 320pp.
The very scarce large paper edition of this collection of memoirs from Emma Lady Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson.
By W. H. Long

1891 Memoirs of Emma Lady Hamilton with Anecdotes of Her Friends and Contemporaries

London   W. W. Gibbings
10" by 6.5" [2], vi, [2], 320pp.
The very scarce large paper edition of this collection of memoirs from Emma Lady Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson.
£98.00
: 0.75kgs / : 983K10

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Description

Illustrated, Leather Binding, Limited Edition

Large paper edition of one hundred and twenty five copies, of which this is number one hundred and fifteen. 

Very scarce. 

With a frontispiece and four further monochrome plates. Collated complete. 

Memoirs of Emma Lady Hamilton by W.H. Long recounts the dramatic life of Emma Hamilton, from humble beginnings to fame as the mistress of Admiral Nelson. It explores her beauty, charm, and political influence, particularly during the Napoleonic era. The memoir also highlights her tragic downfall, financial ruin, and death, offering a poignant portrait of ambition, love, and loss.

Condition

In half morocco. Externally somewhat worn with front joint held by cords only and may detach with further handling. Rubbing to joints and extremities. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean.

Good

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