A handsome two-volume 1882 set of Charles Kingsley: His Letters and Memories of His Life, edited by his wife and issued here in an eleventh abridged edition. This copy stands out for its Wellington College prize binding, with richly gilt tree-calf leather, marbled endpapers, and matching marbled edges that give it strong shelf presence.
Kingsley was one of the best-known Victorian churchmen and writers, remembered for The Water-Babies, Westward Ho!, and his role in religious and social debate in nineteenth-century England. This set gathers his letters and the story of his life, giving readers a personal view of the man behind the sermons, novels, and public controversies. A very appealing pair for collectors of Victorian literature, prize bindings, and decorative antique books.
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Language: English
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Title: Charles Kingsley: His Letters and Memories of His Life
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Author: Charles Kingsley
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Editor: Frances Eliza Grenfell Kingsley
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Publisher: Kegan Paul, Trench & Co.
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Place of Publication: London
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Publication Date: 1882
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Edition/Series: Eleventh Abridged Edition
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Volume: Two volumes, complete
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Binding: Tree-calf leather prize binding with gilt decoration
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Features: Wellington College crest on front boards, red and green spine labels, marbled endpapers, marbled edges
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Illustrations/Plates: Portraits and illustrations
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Provenance: Wellington College prize bookplate awarded to H. Wickham Hale
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Dimensions: 7.5" H x 5" W x 1.25" D each volume
Condition:
Attractive two-volume set in gilt-decorated tree-calf prize bindings. Hinges are not tight, with visible looseness from age and handling. Interiors remain presentable, with age toning, scattered foxing, and some offsetting from plates. Prize plate and school crest remain in place, and the marbled endpapers and marbled edges are especially bright and appealing. A solid antique set with honest age wear and very strong decorative character.
