{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-1911-wellington-biography-by-george-hooper-macmillan-pictorial-cloth-edition-with-turner-plates-and-1919-prize-plate","title":"Antique Edwardian 1911 Wellington Biography by George Hooper – Macmillan Pictorial Cloth Edition with Turner Plates and 1919 Prize Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the monumental life of Arthur Wellesley in this premium 1911 printing of Wellington\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e by George Hooper, issued under Macmillan's \"English Men of Action\" series. Printed on remarkably thick, antique woven paper stock, this heavy-gauge volume features crisp text blocks alongside high-contrast monochrome battle illustrations, notably including Peter Kraft's Storming of Seringapatam\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e and J.M.W. Turner's famous study of Hougomont\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front page retains its historical provenance via a Holy Trinity Church Sunday School prize label from Heworth, York, dated Christmas 1919.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapped in olive-green cloth boards with stamped dark-green pillar accents, it serves as a highly tactile specimen for military historians or interior book styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher: Macmillan and Co., Limited\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e, St. Martin’s Street, London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: published 1911\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e, awarded 1919\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 19cm\/7.5” x 13cm\/5.1”, thickness 4cm\/1.6”, weight 525gr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: internal hinges remain strong, extra-thick page block is complete without tears. Heavy, dark age-related foxing and uniform browning are visible on the plain endpapers and page margins. The green textile spine is uniformly light-faded to a sandy tan tone, external edges show light storage scuffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Your order will be carefully packaged for safe package arrival, using reused materials when possible. All items are vintage or antiques, therefore shows signs of wear, please inspect closely all photos. Please contact if you have any additional questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Follow on Instagram @rusthall.finds \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank You for visiting!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rusthall Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53813102936403,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1604\/0275\/files\/IMG_20250805_194717.jpg?v=1779373367","url":"https:\/\/rusthallfinds.com\/products\/antique-edwardian-1911-wellington-biography-by-george-hooper-macmillan-pictorial-cloth-edition-with-turner-plates-and-1919-prize-plate","provider":"Rusthall Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}