The George Eliot Letters, Volumes 1-7, complete 7 volume original set

Volumes 1-7, being a complete set of the original edition of The George Eliot Letters published by Yale University Press in 1954-1955 and edited by Gordon S. Haight. Please note that were 2 additional volumes published decades later, in 1978, as additional letters were discovered but this is the original complete 7-volume set from 1954-1955. As noted on the half-title page of Volumes 4-7: "The Yale Edition of the George Eliot Letters in seven volumes." Near Fine hardcovers in Near Fine djs (small 1/4" tear to lower dj spine of volume 2; small crease to lower right corner of front inner dj flap of volume 2; tiny1/8" tear to top dj spine of volume 4; small 1/4" tear to top dj spine of volume 6; a few small, approx. 1/4" - 1/2"', tears to top edge of rear dj panel of volume 7). A very nice copy of a very scarce set- clean text, tight bindings, and clean and bright djs. Each volume is a First Edition, First Printing. The set consists of the following 7 volumes; Volume 1: 1836-1851. Volume 2: 1852-1858. Volume 3: 1859-1861. Volume 4: 1862-1868. Volume 5: 1869-1873. Volume 6: 1874-1877. Volume 7: 1878-1880. Please note that the actual shipping rate will apply for this heavy 7-volume set. No international shipping.…