Augustus Granville Stapleton — George Canning and His Times

London, John W. Parker, 1859 . First edition. Leather. The first edition of A. G. Stapleton's biography of Conservative Prime Minister and statesman George Canning, in a handsome full calf binding. A first edition.Illustrated with one facsimile plate.Written by biographer and pamphleteer Augustus Granville Stapleton. Stapleton was the private secretary to George Canning whilst he was Foreign Secretary and remained with him until he became Prime Minister in 1827. Following Canning's death, Stapleton published this extensive biography.With the bookplate of G. M. B. to the front pastedown. In a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to back strip. Externally, excellent, with spotting to front board. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally bright, with the odd spot to page perimeters. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .