S M Ellis - William Harrison Ainsworth & His Friends, Volume 1, John Lane, First Edition

S M Ellis - William Harrison Ainsworth & His Friends, Volume 1, John Lane, First Edition

The book is a detailed, two-volume biography that delves into the life, career, and social circle of the 19th-century English historical novelist William Harrison Ainsworth (1805–1882). At the time of its publication, Ellis noted that it was remarkable that no full record of Ainsworth's life had been published in the nearly three decades since the novelist's death, highlighting the need for his work.  Volume II is available on this website.

Red cloth in fair condition.  Faded spine, gilt and bumped ends.  Gilt to front cloth and top page edges.  Foxing to page edges and to leaves through book.  Firm text.  Tanning to front endpapers, and previous owners name.

Weight    835g.   Pages   432.