Thomas Hood - National Tales

London, William H. Ainsworth, 1833. Hardback. A scarce complete two volume set of this collection of short novelettes. Two volumes. Scarce work. New edition. Volume one is illustrated with frontispiece and three plates to the front. Volume two is illustrated with frontispiece and three plates to the front. A collection of short novelettes, including The Three Jewels, a story of a young man, Torrello of Bergamo as he is introduced to Fiorenza, the daughter of a local wealthy family. The work follows the conflict that begins when her parents forbid the lovers to go on with their relationship. Written by Thomas Hood, an English poet, author and humorist who wrote regularly for The London Magazine, Athenaeum, and Punch. Includes final leaf of advertisement from the publisher to volume two. In the original paper covered boards. Externally, sound with rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Joints starting but firm. Chipping to the spine resulting in minor loss to binding and spine labels. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd spot. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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