[Thomas Love Peacock] — Headlong Hall

London, T. Hookham, 1816. Leather. A lovely second edition of Thomas Love Peacock's first novel, from the library of the Bloomsbury founder Lytton Strachey. The second edition of this work; the first and second edition were published in the same year, and both are very scarce.From the library of Lytton Strachey, with his bookplate to the front pastedown. Strachey was one of the founding members of the Bloomsbury Group, bringing together influential figures such as Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West. He was also a historian of the Victorian era, publishing 'Eminent Victorians' and a noted biography of Queen Victoria.In a signed binding by Charles Lewis. Lewis was lauded was one of the best bookbinders of his day, patronised by the 2nd Earl Spencer and the 6th Duke of Devonshire, binding books for both Althorp and Chatsworth.'Headlong Hall' was Peacock's first long work of fiction, grouping a selection of eccentric and obsessive people together at a country estate in Wales.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.Bound without half-title. In a full calf signed binding by Charles Lewis. Externally, smart. A little rubbing and a few minor marks and spots to the boards and spine. Bookplate and binder's label to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean, with just a couple of occasional light spots. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .