The Knight of Gwynne; A Tale of the Time of the Union

A rare and pleasing first edition of Charles Lever's historical fiction novel set against the backdrop of the union of Great Britain and Ireland, bound in half morocco and illustrated by the renowned 'Phiz'. The first edition.Illustrated by Phiz with a monochrome frontispiece, engraved title page, and thirty-seven monochrome plates. Collated, lacking 'Rhoudlum' plate.A historical fiction novel from Charles Lever, set against the backdrop of political upheaval during the Union of Great Britain and Ireland, following a character called Maurice Darcy.Bound in half morocco with marbled paper to the boards. Bound in contemporary half morocco with marbled paper to the boards. Endpapers and blanks renewed. Externally very smart with minor fading to the spine, rubbing to the boards, and minimal edge wear. Front hinge tender, with light spotting to the endpapers and bookseller's label to the rear. Internally firmly bound with generally bright pages with the odd spot, heavier to the plates, occasional light handling marks, with tidemarks to the extremities of the plates. Very Good. …