Letters of Mary Russell Mitford Second Series, in Two Volumes

Edited by Henry Chorley

Richard Bentley and Son, London 1872 1st Edition in this form

Hardcover, 20x13.5cms, 303pp / 267pp.

Note - I am slightly uncertain of the exact edition, since other 1872 Richard Bentley editions are stated as having brown cloth boards rather than the red of this edition.

This Second Series of Mary Russell Mitford's letters follows on from a First Series edited by Rev. W. Harness and Rev. A.G. L'Estrange. The book is two volumes in one, including a Prefatory note.

Poor condition due to damaged binding - red cloth boards/spine fully detached from the book block in one wraparound piece, and the first few leaves are detached from the rest of the block. Being scarce and collectible this may be a candidate for repair as the pages themselves remain mostly clean although with darkened top edge. The front board retains the bright gilt logo but there is some soiling and white residue. Spine browned and chipped esp at top. Rear board similar condition to front. Please see photos for detail.

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