The letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford / edited by Peter Cunningham [complete in 9 volumes]

Walpole, Horace (1717-1797). Lewis, W. S. (Wilmarth Sheldon), (1895-1979)

1880, 1st Edition in this form. London : Bickers & Son. Finely bound copies in the original tree-lined calf boards, rebacked with a modern matching leather spine. Contrasting gilt-blocked leather labels to spine, from the original binding. Raised bands with gilt-decorated spine compartments. Gilt dentils to boards. Marbled endpapers. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown of each volume. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Further scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Physical description: 9 v. : illus., ports. ; 23 cm. "Now first chronologically arranged." -- T.p. Vol. I includes: "Short notes of my life", "Memoir respecting his income", "Reminiscences; written in 1788 for the amusement of Miss Mary and Miss Agnes Berry." Subjects: Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 -- Letters -- Correspondence. Series: Bohn's English Gentleman's Library. Item #216533

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