"A book worth reading is worth buying."
— John Ruskin

London; Routledge and Sons. 1892. Author's Copyright Edition. Large 8vo. Bound in contemporary half burgundy morocco over maroon boards. Light sunning and edgewear to extremities, some rubbing. Bright, strong and sharp. very good indeed. All edges marbled. Internally clean, the occasional bit of light toning. A handsome bound collection of Lyttonian lunacy, including The Coming Race (the book that gave you "Bovril") from the pen of the man who actually began a novel "It was a dark and stormy night." Item #38364
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