[James Hain Friswell] — Essays on English Writers

London, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington , 1880. Leather. A new edition of this collection of essays on English writers written by James Hain Friswell in full calf prize binding. The new and cheaper edition of the work.In a prize binding for the 'Edinburgh Collegiate School&apos. Gilt coat of arms from the school to the front board. Bound in full calf with gilt lettering, decoration, raised bands and marbled end papers.This work is written by English essayist and novelist James Hain Friswell. Friswell was a frequent contributor to journals such as 'Chamber's Journal', 'The Spectator' and the 'London Review&apos. Friswell is best known for writing 'The Gentle Life&apos. This work is a collection of essays on English writers including poets, novelists and political writers. Bound in full calf. Externally very smart with light rubbing to the spine and extremities and minor marking to the boards. Light marking to the end papers. Internally firmly bound with clean and bright pages with very light spotting to the front. Minor fading to the patterned for edge. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .