[Thomas Love Peacock] — Maid Marian

London, T. Hookham, 1822. First edition. Hardback. The very scarce first edition of this immensely romantic and entertaining novel by Thomas Love Peacock. The very scarce first edition of this work.'Maid Marian' is romantic novel by Thomas Love Peacock.Peacock referenced this novel in a letter to Percy Shelley.Peacock was an English novelist active during the nineteenth century. He was a close friend of Percy Shelley, the friends influencing each other's works. Peacock was a satirical writer, best known for 'Nightmare Abbey' and 'Crotchet Castle&apos.Bookplate of R. W. Chapman to the front pastedown. Chapman was a British scholar and book collector, known for editing the works of Samuel Jonson and Jane Austen.Prior owner's ink inscription to the front pastedown, 'James Richards Digous(?)&apos.Two pages of publisher's adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's paper covered boards. Externally, the boards are detached but present. Bookseller's label to the front board. Lacking the spine. Boards are a little discoloured with some minor marks. Very light bumping to the extremities. Bound without front endpaper. Bookplate and prior owner's ink inscription to the front pastedown. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spots. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .