Anthony Trollope — Ralph the Heir

London, Hurst and Blackett, 1871. First edition. Leather. The complete, first edition, three volume, set of 'Ralph the Heir' by the renowned English novelist, Anthony Trollope. The first edition. In a half morocco binding. The complete three volume set of Anthony Trollope's popular novel, 'Ralph the Heir' which tells the story of Ralph Newton, the nephew of the Squire of Newton Priory, as he navigates debt, marriage and the heirship of his uncle's estate. The novel has been deemed noteworthy in recent years for its account of a corrupt Parliament election, an event based on Trollope's own experience in politics. In a half morocco binding. Externally, fair with marks to the boards, rubbing to the extremities and heavy shelf wear. Offsetting to the paste-downs. Hinges are strained. The spine is cracked on volume one and the rear board is loose. Both the rear board and spine are loose on volume three. Internally, generally firmly bound. Light spotting throughout and some age-toning to the edges. The occasional closed tear and mark to the pages, but otherwise bright. Fair . Ill.: None. Fair .