The Diary of the Late George Bubb Dodington, Baron of Melcombe Regis: From March 8, 1748-9, to February 6, 1761

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Sale 389: Rare Books & Manuscripts (#389) 09/25/2008 1:00 PM PDT Closed
Starts Ending 09/25/2008 1:00 PM PDT

Lot #42The Diary of the Late George Bubb Dodington, Baron of Melcombe Regis: From March 8, 1748-9, to February 6, 1761

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Title:

The Diary of the Late George Bubb Dodington, Baron of Melcombe Regis: From March 8, 1748-9, to February 6, 1761

Author:

Dodington, George Bubb

Place Published:

Salisbury

Publisher:

E. Easton

Date Published:

1784

Description:

(iii)-xv, 502, [1] ad pp. Lacking half-title. (8vo) 8x5, early full calf, red leather spine label lettered in gilt. First Edition.

Dodington is said to have been involved in a spy-ring, collecting valuable information about Jacobite activities. In 1761, following the accession of Frederick's son to the throne as George III, he was created Baron Melcombe.

Condition:

Light wear to extremities, joints and hinges cracking; light foxing; else very good.

Item#:

194903

Headline:

The Diary of the Late George Bubb Dodington
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