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Title: The Life of Sir Richard Whittington, Knight, and Four Times Lord Mayor of London, in the Reigns of Edward III Richard II and Henry V Compiled from Authentic Documents; and Containing Many Important Particulars Respecting That Illustrious Man, Never Before Published: Intended to Amuse, Instruct, and Stimulate the Rising Generation.
Description: Harlow , Printed by B. Flower , 1811 . First edition. Leather. A lovely copy of this very scarce biography of Sir Richard Whittington. The first edition of this work. A very scarce copy of this biography of Sir Richard Whittington, English merchant and politician of the late medieval period who served as Lord Mayor of London, member of parliament, and Sheriff of London. He was well known for his public services and founding of the Charity of sir Richard Whittington, which assists people in need. He was the inspiration behind the English folk take Dick Whittington and His Cat. Written by "the author of George Barnwell." An amusing and inspiring read. Illustrated with a frontispiece. Rebound in beautiful half straight up grain morocco binding over cloth covered boards. Externally lovely. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine .

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