G. P. R. James — The Smuggler

London, Smith, Elder and Co, 1845. First edition. Leather. The very scarce first edition of this exciting historical fiction novel by G. P. R. James. The very scarce first edition.Complete in three volumes.'The Smuggler' is set during the eighteenth century, a historical novel set in Kent, about the booming smuggling industry in England during that period. This novel focuses in particular on one smuggler, Harding, and his associates, who have fewer good intentions than himself. Written by George Payne Rainsford James. Bookplate of Robert J. Hayhurst to the front paste down of Volume I. Bookplate of W. E. Powell to the front paste downs. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. Spines are faded. Institutional ink to the tail of the spines. Light bumping to the extremities. A little light rubbing to the spines and extremities. Small amount of wear to the head of the spine of Volume I. Bookplate to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .