[Henry William Herbert] — Cromwell: An Historical Novel

London, Harper & Brothers, 1838 . First edition. Cloth. A scarce copy of Henry William Herbert's historical novel surrounding Oliver Cromwell, complete in two volumes. The first edition.Uniformly bound in the publisher's original cloth. Complete in two volumes. Written by British-born American novelist, Henry William Herbert, who was known for his extensive knowledge of British history and literature. 'Cromwell' was Herbert's first historical novel, presenting the life and times of the powerful military and political leader, Oliver Cromwell. This historical novel explores Cromwell's motivations and peers, also providing an insight into the social and political state of British society at the time. Illustrated with a frontispiece to Volume I. Bound in the publisher's original cloth. Externally, generally smart, with light bumping to the extremities. Cloth is slightly soiled, with the odd mark. Lacking spine labels. Pencil inscriptions to front endpapers. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright with the occasional scattered spotting. Good . Ill.: None. Good .