The Contrast

[Constantine Henry Phipps]

Verlag: Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, London, 1832

Beschreibung

A first edition of Constantine Phipps' novel 'The Contrast', complete in three volumes. This novel follows Lord Castleton, whom the author decides to allow to 'speak for himself' when titling the work in the advertisement.Written by Constantine Henry Phipps (1797-1863), a British Whig and author. His other works included 'The English in Italy', 'Historiettes' and 'Matilda: a Tale of the Day'. He also served as Home Secretary between 1839 and 1841, and was British Ambassador to France between 1846 and 1852. This was his last work.Complete in three volumes.A first edition of this very scarce work. In the original paper covered boards. Externally a trifle worn, with loss to the spine labels and some bumping to the head and tails of the spine. Gift inscription to the title page of each volume. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages have just the odd spot. Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 778R1

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Contrast

Verlag: Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1832

Einband: Hardback

Illustrator: None

Zustand: Good

Auflage: First edition.

Art des Buches: book