A beautifully preserved Victorian edition of The Life of Arthur Duke of Wellington by G. R. Gleig, published in London by Longmans, Green, Reader, and Dyer in 1871.
Bound in deep blue leather with gilt detailing and decorative crest to the front cover bearing the Latin motto Præmia Laborum (“Rewards of Labor”), this volume features richly marbled endpapers and marbled page edges throughout. The book retains its original school prize inscription dated 1874, adding a wonderful layer of provenance and historical character.
This biography chronicles the extraordinary military and political life of Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington, famed British commander and victor of the Battle of Waterloo. Written during the Victorian era, the work reflects both the reverence and mythology surrounding one of Britain’s most celebrated national figures.
An exceptional decorative antique for collectors of leather bound books, English military history, or classic dark academia interiors.
Details:
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Title: The Life of Arthur Duke of Wellington
- Author: G. R. Gleig
- Published: 1871
- Publisher: Longmans, Green, Reader, and Dyer, London
- Binding: Full blue leather with gilt decoration
- Features marbled endpapers and page edges
- Includes portrait frontispiece
- Original 1874 school prize inscription present
Condition:
Beautiful antique condition with age-appropriate wear. Rubbing and wear to edges and spine, light foxing and toning throughout, and minor scuffing consistent with age and use. Structurally sound and highly displayable.
A striking and historically rich addition to any antique library or curated interior.
