First editions of Agnes Strickland’s monumental history of the Queens of England. Twelve volumes. Octavo. All bound in very attractive contemporary half calf, spines richly gilt, with red morocco title labels. Each volume with an engraved frontispiece and title page.
A very good set, a little rubbing and some foxing to the plates in particular.
Complete sets of first editions of this popular history and uncommon. Most sets comprise of mixed editions.
The Lives Of The Queens Of England
Author
Agnes Strickland
Publisher
London: Henry Colburn
Date
1840-8
