{"product_id":"the-life-and-times-of-sir-george-grey-k-c-b-by-william-rees-1892","title":"THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SIR GEORGE GREY, K.C.B. by William Rees 1892","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE LIFE AND TIMES OF SIR GEORGE GREY, K.C.B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eby William Lee Rees \u003cbr\u003e\nand Lily Rees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: small leather bound hardcover with gilt lettering\u003cbr\u003e\nPublished: H.Brett 1892\u003cbr\u003e\nSize (mm) 155 w x 210 h x 35 d \u003cbr\u003e\nPages: 496\u003cbr\u003e\nSKU: A5M\/2512\/K579\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003e\nThis biography chronicles the remarkable life and career of Sir George Grey (1812-98), the 11th premier of New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSir George Grey, KCB (14 April 1812 – 19 September 1898) was a British soldier, explorer, colonial administrator and writer. He served in a succession of governing positions: Governor of South Australia, twice Governor of New Zealand, Governor of Cape Colony, and the 11th Premier of New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by a political and close friend of Greys with his daughter and secretary Annie (called Lily) this is recognised as being the most extensive and critical account of Grey.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eEtching of Sir George Grey on title page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\nExcellent with wear on covers, some marks on page edges, otherwise clean and intact, no stamps or inscriptions. Images depict all need to know detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eREMARKS\u003cbr\u003e\nScarce\u003cbr\u003e\nSee our other listings on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unicorn Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55450431291684,"sku":null,"price":149.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1901\/6740\/files\/131727.jpg?v=1785121102","url":"https:\/\/unicornbooks.co.nz\/products\/the-life-and-times-of-sir-george-grey-k-c-b-by-william-rees-1892","provider":"Unicorn Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}