William Harrison Ainsworth — Old Court: A Novel

London, Chapman and Hall, 1867. First edition. Cloth. A complete three volume set of this scarce first edition of 'Old Court' by William Harrison Ainsworth. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original blind-stamped cloth binding, with half title pages. Library stamp to the front free end paper of volume I. William Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882) was a well-known historical novelist. He originally trained as a lawyer, but soon found his calling as a successful and prolific author. This historical novel follows the relationships and dramatic fortunes of the Chetwynd family. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally smart, with light shelf wear to the spines and a little bumping to the extremities. A couple of faint marks to the front board of Vol I. Cloth is splitting to the rear joint of Vol II, causing lifting to the head of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for spotting to the first and last couple of pages. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .