Phineas Finn; The Irish Member
London: Virtue & Co., 1869. First edition. Hardcover. 2 vol. 8vo. [3], iv-vi, [3], 2-320, [2]; [3], iv-vi, [3], 2-328, [2] pp. Half contemporary red morocco over marbled paper boards with the spines in six compartments, gold lettering on the spine; all edges marbled. Marbled endpapers and pastedowns. Bound by Maclehose in Glasgow. With twenty illustrations by J.E. Millais. Sadleir 30. The Trollope Society, "Phineas Finn". Trollope's novel concerns a young politician looking to advance his career through marriage and societal connection. Finn soon becomes disillusioned with the necessary steps it takes to climb through the ranks of London society. Very Good. Item #000014588
Light wear to the boards' edges, a small split to volume one's front joint, but the binding remains secure.
Price: $450.00