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Journals and Letters of Reginald Viscount Esher, Maurice V. Brett, 4 Volumes complete, 1934-1938

$128.00
SKU LAN9283

Biography of the British historian and Liberal politician, Reginald Baliol Brett (1852-1930). Journals and Letters of Reginald Viscount Esher. First 2 volumes edited by Maurice V. Brett, and Vols 3 and 4 edited by Oliver, Viscount Esher (following his brother's death) 4 Volume Set, Complete.

Comprises: 

Volume I: 1870-1903 (Published 1934); 
Volume II: 1903 – 1910 (Published 1934); 
Volume III: 1910 – 1915 (Published 1938); and; 
Volume IV: 1916 – 1930 (Published 1938). 

Published by Ivor Nicholson & Watson Limited, London. 1934-1938. First edition set. Fairly uncommon to find as a complete 4 volume set.

A good set (would be very good, except for the sun faded spines), of red cloth hardbacks. With gilt armorial to front and gilt title to spines. Spines are sun faded with a few small marks. Mild shelf wear. Soundly bound.

Text is clean and bright. Some occasional light spotting to some text block edges. Some light offsetting on occasion to an endpaper. Gilt top edge. Overall a very readable set.

Text in English.

Dimensions: Each volume approximately 235mm high x 165mm wide x 47-55mm deep.

Weight: Approximately 4.2kg (the set - unpacked).