THE DIARIES AND CORRESPONDENCE OF THE RIGHT HON. GEORGE ROSE: Containing Original Letters of the Most Distinguished Statesmen of His Day. Edited by the Rev. Leveson Vernon Harcourt.
London: Richard Bentley, 1860. First Edition. Hardcover. Rose (1744-1818) entered Parliament as an MP in 1784. He was a strong supporter and ally of William Pitt, but did not share Pitt's enthusiasm for parliamentary reform, Catholic relief, and abolition of the slave trade. Rose served in many senior government posts including twice as Vice President of the Board of Trade, Paymaster of the Forces, and Treasurer of the Navy. Notably, Rose was a close friend of Admiral Lord Nelson, and served as Emma Hamilton's executor and Horatia's guardian. Octavo, two volumes in one: xvi, 518, xv, [1, blank], 527, [1, blank] pp. with the frontispiece portrait. In a full blue calf binding by Bickers & Son, London, with a red morocco spine label, gilt-stamped titles, borders, and ornamentation, blind-stamped dentelles, and marbled endpapers and edges. Period ink gift inscription from one Eton student to another on the prefatory blank leaf. The spine is a touch toned, with some minor wear to the leather; else very good. Very good. Item #79659
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