Romola

George Eliot

Published by Bernhard Tauchnitz, 1863

This is a handsome, Civil War-era set of "ROMOLA" by George Eliot with original dust jackets and slip cases. 1863; Bernhard Tauchnitz; Leipzig, Germany. Complete set in two volumes. The set is beautifully bound in full vellum with gilt decorations and lettering on the covers and spines, decorative gilt end papers, ribbon page markers, and gilt top page edges. Each volume contains numerous full-page illustrations. The dust jackets are made of a sturdy canvas-type of material. Condition: Light soiling and foxing to the covers. Sharp covers corners. Bright gilt top page edges. Both volumes are tightly bound with no cracks and no loose pages. All covers are firmly attached. The text pages of both volumes are in nice condition - clean with no notable issues found. Both ribbon page markers are attached, but are frayed where they connect to the spines, and at various places along their lengths including the outer tips. Overall the books are in Very Good condition. The jackets have some soiling, primarily at the spines; light chipping at the top and bottom edges of the spine.overall the jackets are in Good+ condition. Light soiling to the slip cases with mild wear at some of the corners.overall the slip cases are in Very Good condition. Seller Inventory # ABE-1700670625673

Bibliographic Details

Title: Romola
Publisher: Bernhard Tauchnitz
Publication Date: 1863
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: Illustrated Edition