NIEBUHR, Barthold Georg (1776-1831) . Lectures On Roman History Delivered at The University of Bonn.
3 volumes.
Interior: Occasional spotting in places throughout, occasional marks, general internal wear commensurate with age.
Exterior: Blue/Green contemporary calf, boards ruled in gilt (wear to boards, spines, and title labels), joints rubbed.
8vo. London, Henry G. Bohn, 1855.
PROVENANCE: Inscribed on the front endpaper of volume one by Henry N. Gladstone, and then underneath by Herbert J. Gladstone. Inscription reads:
“John W.B. Riddell from his friends Henry N. Gladstone and Herbert J. Gladstone on his leaving Eton Xmas 1867”.
Sir John Walter Buchanan-Riddell, 11th Baronet (1849-1924) studied at Eton, he was a British Barrister.
Herbert J. Gladstone (1854-1930) was the youngest son of William Ewart Gladstone Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He was was a Liberal politician and served as Home Secretary from 1905-1910. Henry N. Gladstone (1852-1935) was the brother of Herbert J. Gladstone, he became Lord Lieutenant of Flintshire, and Baron Gladstone of Hawarden.
A lovely 3 volume set in contemporary calf with a fascinating connection.
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