The Last Chronicle of Barset
London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1867. First edition. Hardcover. 2 vol. 8vo. [5], 2-384, [2]; [5], 2-384, [2] pp. Half contemporary calf over marbled boards, tooling in black on each board, with the spines in six compartments, gilt lettering and a green morocco label on each spine; all edges marbled. Bound from the parts, but without the wrappers and the advertisements. With 32 illustrations by George H. Thomas. Sadleir 26. A nicely rebound copy of Trollope's novel, the final installation in the Chronicles of Barsetshire series.Trollope's novels provide a first-hand insight into Victorian life and the era's changing values and traditions. This novel concerns itself with morality, or lack thereof, as several characters seek to take advantage of the misfortune of Reverend Josiah Crawley. Near Fine. Item #000012012
A touch of wear to the extremities and a few traces of foxing to the pageblock.
Price: $750.00