George W E Russell — Collections and Recollections

Leipzig, Bernhard Tauchnitz , 1898. Leather. Volumes I and II of this memoir by George W.E. Russell, in very attractive leather Mackenzie signed binding. A Tauchnitz edition of the notable work, the volume consists of the diaries of the Liberal politician and memoirist, who was a cabinet member under William Gladstone. Christian Bernhard Tauchnitz founded his Leipzig publishing firm in 1837 at the age of 20. His specialism was publishing foreign language books, particularly English. He began his firm at a defining period for English literature, as popular authors were producing a wider range of work in differing genres and forms. In half-calf binding with gilt detailing and paper-covered boards. Externally quite smart, there is wear to the boards, joints, extremities and backstrip. Internally,the pages are firmly bound and are bright and clean throughout, aside from some prominent spotting to the endpages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .