London: Chapman & Hall, 1893. First edition. Two volumes, 8vo, xii, [1] - 345; vii, [1] - 307 pp. Contemporary three-quarter green morocco & marbled paper over boards by Charles E Lauriat (signed), the spines in six compartments separated by raised bands, lettered or decorated in gilt in all compartments Top edges gilt, marbled endpapers

Spines mellowed to a rich brown, moderately rubbed, a bit toned, Very Good

An attractive set by the prolific Ms Elliot whose circle of literary friends included Charles Dickens, Anthony Trollope and Wilkie Collins

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Bookseller: Citation Books, ABAA/ ILAB (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 0000329
Title: Old Court Life In Spain. Two volumes
Author: ELLIOT, Frances Minto
Format/Binding: 3/4 morocco
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Chapman & Hall
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1893
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Keywords: Frances Minto Elliot, Spain, Royalty, European History, Court life
Bookseller catalogs: Europe; Fine Binding; Royalty;
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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