Author: G. P. R. James
Title: Morley Ernstein or the Tenants of the Heart in Three Volumes
Description: London , Saunders and Otley, 1842. First edition. Leather. A uniformly bound set of fictional works from English novelist and historical writer, George Payne Rainsford James. First edition. George Payne Rainsford James was for many years British Consul at various places in the United States and on the Continent. He held the honorary office of British Historiographer Royal during the last years of William IV's reign. His literature career was encouraged by Washington Irving and Walter Scott. James' books had considerable immediate popularity. Among his others are Richelieu, Philip Augustus, The Huguenot, Henry of Guise, The Man at Arms, The King's Highway, The Commissioner: or, De lunatico Inquirendo, Agincourt and The Smuggler. Complete in three volumes. Rebound in half calf bindings with marbled boards. Externally, all volumes are rubbed, with light wear to extremities and spines. One front joint is cracked. Two front, and two rear hinges are slightly strained. Internally, firmly bound and bright, with instances of light foxing throughout each volume. Volumes one and two are lacking half titles but we believe this is as required. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .
Keywords: George Payne Rainsford James Novel Historical Novel None
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Title: Morley Ernstein or the Tenants of the Heart in Three Volumes
Description: London , Saunders and Otley, 1842. First edition. Leather. A uniformly bound set of fictional works from English novelist and historical writer, George Payne Rainsford James. First edition. George Payne Rainsford James was for many years British Consul at various places in the United States and on the Continent. He held the honorary office of British Historiographer Royal during the last years of William IV's reign. His literature career was encouraged by Washington Irving and Walter Scott. James' books had considerable immediate popularity. Among his others are Richelieu, Philip Augustus, The Huguenot, Henry of Guise, The Man at Arms, The King's Highway, The Commissioner: or, De lunatico Inquirendo, Agincourt and The Smuggler. Complete in three volumes. Rebound in half calf bindings with marbled boards. Externally, all volumes are rubbed, with light wear to extremities and spines. One front joint is cracked. Two front, and two rear hinges are slightly strained. Internally, firmly bound and bright, with instances of light foxing throughout each volume. Volumes one and two are lacking half titles but we believe this is as required. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .
Keywords: George Payne Rainsford James Novel Historical Novel None
Price: GBP 325.00 = appr. US$ 464.10 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: SET34-F-4
- Book number: SET34-F-4
See more books from our catalog: English Literature Pre 1900