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Ask a question or Order this book Browse our books Search our books Book dealer info | Author: DE LA TORRE, LILLIAN (1902-?) Title: The heir of Douglas : being a new solution to the old mystery of the Douglas cause, a notorious 18th century scandal over the disputed birthright of Archie Douglas, heir, or impostor? To which is added, the secret history of Andrew Stuart and his detections in foreign parts; with a candid character of Lady Jane Douglas, the whole based upon secret records now first made publick; with serious reflexions on the whirligig of fortune Description: London : Imprinted by M. Joseph 1953. First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight. bright. clean and strong. Provenance: From the library of Eric George Hatfield Moody with his personalized bookplate to front pastedown. ; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 246 pages; Physical description.: 246 p. : facsim. ports. ; 21cm. Notes: Bibliographical references included in 'Afterword' (p. 236-239) Subject: Douglas. Archibald James Edward Douglas. Baron. 1748-1827. Stuart. Andrew. 1724 or 5-1801. Douglas. Jane. Lady. 1698-1753. Stuart. Andrew. 1725-1801. Douglas of Douglas. Archibald Douglas. Baron. 1748-1827.Weight in Kg appr.: Keywords: Price: EUR 25.00 = appr. US$ 27.17 Seller: MW Books - Book number: 212619 |