"Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it."
— P.J. O'Rourke

London: John Murray, 1839. [Literary biography] FINELY BOUND. Ten volumes, small octavo (17 x 11 x 28cm). With upwards of fifty engraved illustrations. Later binding by Ramage in brown half morocco with raised bands and gilt titles to spines, marbled boards and end papers; top edges gilt. Edges a little dusty, spines pleasingly sunned. A near fine set in an elegant leather binding. Item #55112
Price: £375.00