THE LIFE OF DR. JOHN FISHER, Bishop of Rochester in the Reign of King Henry VIII. by Lewis, Rev. John - 1855

London: Joseph Lilly, 1855. "Now first printed from the original manuscript prepared by the author for the press. With an introduction by T. Hudson Turner." Pp. vol I: xxxiv, 342; vol II: vi, 417. A fine "large-paper" set in fine contemporary full dark blue morocco uniform bindings; 5 raised bands to the spine with extensive gilt decoration between, gilt ruled lines to the boards, elaborate gilt dentelles to the inner edges, all edges gilt, red and blue marbled end papers. Bindings very good with a little rubbing to extremities and joints, top front corners of vol. I knocked and slightest chip from the head band of vol. I, discreet gilt stamped no. to the joint edge of the front boards. Contents clean and tight, fine and bright, no inscriptions or other marks, contemporary round gilt embossed bookplate to the front end paper. A fine tight set. Scarce. (Please note we also have The Life of John Aylmer by Strype, 1821 in matching binding). A New Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/No Dust Jacket. Large 8vo (16 x 26cm).