England and the English, Edward Lytton Bulwer, 1833 [First Edition]

Description:

The first edition in book form of Bulwer’s influential social and cultural study, originally published as a series of essays. Offering observations on English national character, manners, class, and institutions, the work blends social analysis with literary style. Issued in two volumes by Richard Bentley, it is an important early Victorian commentary on English society.

Condition:

Good Condition. 2 volumes n half bound brown calf with marble paper covered board. Gilt tooling to spine. Binding is firm and pages are lightly tanned. Boards have moderate wear with some peeling to corners and spine edges. More notable wear to spine labels which carry some loss.