Early Victorian England: 1830-1865 Volume I [with] Volume II [Two Volume Set]

  • London: Oxford University Press, 1934
By YOUNG, G.M. (preface); J.H. Clapham, Bernard Darwin, and Mona Wilson (et al) (contributors)
London: Oxford University Press, 1934. First Edition. First Impression, Two Volume set, with erratum slip tipped into List of Illustrations of Volume I. Two octavo volumes (23.5cm); navy blue cloth-covered boards with titling and decorative elements stamped in gilt on spines and front covers; [xxviii],[3],4-414,[2]pp; viii,[3],4-558,[2]pp; black-and-white illustrations throughout both volumes. Lacking dustwrappers. Tiny pencilled notes to upper pastedowns of both volumes. Volume I has 1" tear to cloth of spine tail, with light shelf-wear and -soil; Very Good. Volume II has light shelf-wear and -soil to covers and lower edge of textblock; Very Good+.

Collection of essays on the history of England during the Early Victorian era, with contributions including Mrs. C.S. Peel's "Homes and Habits", Sir John Fortescue's "The Army", E.E, Kellett's "The Press", A.P. Oppé's "Art", and D. Woodruff's "Expansion and Emigration". [87749].

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