The Last Chronicle of Barset

London: Smith, Elder and Co, 1867. First edition. Illustrations by George H. Thomas. 2 vols. 8vo. Half aqua morocco gilt. Trimmed about one half inch, some toning to spines, else a very good plus copy. First edition. Illustrations by George H. Thomas. 2 vols. 8vo. The last of the Chronicles of Barsetshire, a series of novels centered around the fictional county of Barsetshire, for which Trollope is best-known. These books concern social negotiations between the clergy and the gentry. The second in the series is generally the most famous, but this book, the last in the series, was Trollope's favorite. This series is regarded by many as Trollope's finest work. Sadleir 26