Charles Lamb (1774-1834) was an English poet and essayist who also collaborated with his sister Mary (1764-1847) on various works. This selection of Works comprises; 2 volumes of Letters; Essays of Elia; Poems, Plays and Essays; Tales from Shakespeare; and Mrs Leicester''s School which also includes other writings in Prose and Verse. Each volume has an introduction by the 19th century English biographer and critic Alfred Ainger (1837-1904).All volumes were published between 1884-1888 by MacMillian and Co and are uniformly bound by Stikeman & Co in crushed half morocco with marbled paper boards and end papers with top edges gilt. The spines are gilt decorated and arranged as 6 compartments by 5 raised bands. Height of each volume 18.7cms, depth some 12.2cms and the overall shelf coverage is approximately 17.6cms. Condition: tightly bound and clean save for occasional marks and short notes in pencil and age toning to the page edges. Externally shelf-wear, marks and scuffing, in particular to hinges. The majority of the head only of the spine to Poems, Plays and Essays is missing. Some loss to gilding.We currently only trade on-line and are very pleased to receive enquiries by email, whatsapp or phone. Carefully packed delivery to mainland UK is included in the list price. Quotes can be arranged for overseas shipping but only to the USA, Canada, UAE, Australia and countries within the EU. In the unlikely event that a buyer wishes to return an item a full refund will be given on the understanding that we must by notified by email of a return within 7 days of receipt. The buyer will be fully responsible for the insured return postage and packaging costs and the item must be returned in the same condition as sold.Payment by bank transfer, cheque, Paypal, credit or debit card. Items will be reserved whilst funds are being cleared. Height is 18.7cm (7.4inches)
Width is 17.6cm (6.9inches)
Depth is 12.2cm (4.8inches)