MIDDLEMARCH: A Study of Provincial Life; [an enduring classic, finely bound]

Eliot, George; [Mary Ann Evans]

Verlag: William Blackwood and Sons 1871 - 1872, Edinburgh and London, 1871

Beschreibung

First edition. Four volumes. Her most famous book, a classic of English literature. Bound in modern quarter black leather with leather corners and marbled paper sides; raised spine bands, gilt lettering and ruling at spines; all edges speckled. Presumed earliest issue with period clear after "Vol. I" on title page and "enough to wish for" p. 408, line 25, vol. I; and "viros nulli" in vol. II, p. 103, line 17. Half-titles and fly-titles in each volume, as called for, though Volume I fly-title bound in after half-title (vs. following "Prelude"), as called for in parts issue [Baker & Ross A10.1.a1-2]. Volume II with insect activity apparent at upper corners last 9 leaves and along inner margin of final leaf of text; Volume III with large though gradually diminishing stain beginning at bottom left corner half-title page and dwindling to last leaf. Otherwise, with the exception of the occasional small smudge or stain, text is quite fresh and clean. Bindings are fine. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 72404

Bibliografische Details

Titel: MIDDLEMARCH: A Study of Provincial Life; [an...

Verlag: William Blackwood and Sons 1871 - 1872, Edinburgh and London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1871

Einband: Hardcover

Auflage: 1. Auflage