James Anthony Froude — Short Studies on Great Subjects

London, Longmans, Green, and Co. 1898. Leather. Essay collections by James Anthony Froude in beautiful uniform half calf bindings. Vols I and II of this collection of short essays concerned with a variety of topics, from history, to culture, philosophy, religion, literature, antiquities, travel, and more.First two series of four, new impressions of 1898.Written by James Anthony Froude, English author and editor for Fraser's Magazine, as well as famous historian. Rebound in uniform half calf over marbled boards, titles in gilt to morocco spine labels, marbled edges and endpapers. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear only, back strip lightly rubbed. Internally, firmly bound. Minor spotting to first and last few leaves, pages otherwise generally bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .