The Life of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, Monypenny & Buckle, 6 Volume Set, John Murray, 1910-1920
The Life of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield. By William Flavelle Monypenny (Vol I-II), William Flavelle Monypenny & George Earle Buckle (Vol III), and George Earle Buckle (Vol IV-VI). With Portraits and Illustrations. 6 Volume Set, Complete. Comprises:
RESERVED
Volume I: 1804 – 1837 (Published 1910);
Volume II: 1837 – 1846 (Published 1912);
Volume III: 1846 – 1855 (Published 1914);
Volume IV: 1855 – 1868 (Published 1916);
Volume V: 1868 – 1876 (Published 1920), and;
Volume VI: 1876 – 1881 (Published 1920).
Published by John Murray, London. 1910-1920 First edition set.
A good set (almost very good), of blue cloth hardbacks. Covers with some shelf wear, small marks, and bumping. Gilt titles to front and spine. A little sunned to some spines. Soundly bound.
Offsetting to endpapers with previous owners small reference number to first free endpaper. Gilt top edge to first 4 volumes (as issued). Some age discoloration to guards.
Text is generally clean and bright. Some light spotting to some text block edges. Overall a very presentable set.
Text in English.
Dimensions: Each volume approximately 222mm high x 149mm wide x 45-55mm deep.
Weight: Approximately 5.75kg (the set - unpacked).