The Caliph of Fonthill Story of William Beckford H.A.N. Brockman 1956
Title: The Caliph of Fonthill: The Story of William BeckfordAuthor: H.A.N. BrockmanPublisher: Werner Laurie, LondonDate Published: Undated (I believe it was published in the 1960s)Pages: 356Approx. Size of Book: 7” x 4 ½” x 1”Format/Binding: Maroon, Cloth HardcoverCondition: Pages are clean and clear, mild tanning and foxing of pages, wear, scuffs, scratches, stains, rubbing, and fading on the cover, chips on the spine ends, bumped corners and spine, spine is cracked, the binding is tight and secure. Dust jacket shows chips, tears, rubs, fading. (See photos as part of the description and for more details.)Ships quickly from FloridaThe Caliph of Fonthill: The Story of William Beckford by H.A.N. Brockman, published in 1956, is a biographical account of the life of William Beckford, a wealthy and eccentric 18th-century English writer, art collector, and politician. This book explores the extraordinary life and achievements of Beckford.