G. P. R. James — The Ancient Regime a Tale in Three Volumes

London , Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans, 1841. First edition. Cloth. The complete set in their original publishers bindings, making up this romantic, adventure novel from English novelist and historical writer, George Payne Rainsford James. First edition. George Payne Rainsford James was for many years British Consul at various places in the United States and on the Continent. He held the honorary office of British Historiographer Royal during the last years of William IV's reign, and published several official pamphlets. At an early age he began to write romances, and continued his production with such industry that his works reach to 100 volumes. His books had considerable and immediate popularity. Among his other works are Richelieu, Philip Augustus, The Huguenot, Henry of Guise, and The Man at Arms. Complete in three volumes. In original publishers bindings. Externally, fading to the boards and spines, and wear to extremities. Loss to the spine labels, with volume two's spine label absent. Two rear hinges and one front hinge slightly strained. Internally, generally firmly bound with some leaves working loose, and bright throughout. Some instances of to spotting, which is heavier to endpapers. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .