Description: Great condition set of "Wits and Beaux of Society" by Grace and Philip Wharton. Circa 1890's (there is no date of publication stated); Porter & Coates; Philadelphia. The set features 20 engraved portraits (each with protective tissue paper with the subject's name printed on it). Gilt top page edges and ribbon page markers. The set includes biographical sketches of prominent English men. Complete in 2 volumes. From the Preface:"Our 'Wits' - to separate them from the 'Beaux' - were men who often took an active part in the stirring events of their day: they assumed to be statesmen, though, too frequently, they were only politicians. They were brave and loyal: indeed, in the time of the Stuarts, all the Wits were Cavaliers, as well as the Beaux."
Price: 60 USD
Location: Merrimack, New Hampshire
End Time: 2024-11-21T14:01:37.000Z
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Topic: Nonfiction
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Grace and Philip Wharton
Subject: Biography & Autobiography
Original/Facsimile: Original
Publisher: Porter & Coates
Place of Publication: Philadelphia
Special Attributes: Illustrated
