1922 Edgar Sheppard Hand Written Snap Shots Journal

Description: Click here to see our other books! Edgar Sheppard Hand Written Snap Shots Edgar Sheppard 1922 Not Stated : Not Stated 7.5" by 5.5" Unpaginated SUMMARY A unique handwritten journal, registering wedding gifts received by an anonymous bride and groom, compiled by Edgar Sheppard. Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION A very scarce handwritten journal by Edgar Sheppard.The majority of this journal comprises of a list of eminent persons of the era and gifts they gave to an unknown bride and groom upon a wedding at the Chapel Royal of St. James' Palace on the 24th December 1920.The first leaf reads 'Coventry, Beauchamp, Richard Harington, ....., Selina L. Grace Harington, James S. Rankin, Ernest Lancaster, the above is a true copy of the marriage register of the Chapel Royal St James' Palace ..... introduced this twenty-fourth day of December in the Year of Our Good Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty, Edgar Sheppard, Sub Dean'.The following leaves in the journal comprise of a list of gifts given by eminent figures of the day, with names include the Churchill family, including Randolph and Winston, and other figures such as the jurist George Sutherland, the cricketer Richard Selwyn Payne, and more.Gifts given include a paper knife, an antique silver spoon, a crystal Venetian vase, an antique Breton pendant, silver candlesticks, and more.Edgar Sheppard was a Canon of Windsor, and Sub-Dean of the Chapel Royal to King Edward VII.Stamp of Giulio Giannini Firenze to the rear paste down, a family run bookbinding business that has been running since 1856. CONDITION In the original vellum binding, with a hand-painted decoration to the front board. Externally, a little discoloured with light marks, as is usual with a vellum binding. Rear board is a little cocked. Ribbon ties are present but worn. Minor bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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