First published in 1934, these two volumes of essays were intended to provide the background of ideas and habits, the sights and sounds of early Victorian England. Illustrations which accompany the text have been taken from contemporary photographs, paintings, periodicals and engravings depicting the daily lives and material possessions of the Victorians as well as their ships, battles, estates, slums and fasionable ideals. The book should be of interest to all readers interested in Victorian literature and history.
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First published in 1934, these two volumes of essays were intended to provide the background of ideas and habits, the sights and sounds of early Victorian England. Illustrations which accompany the text have been taken from contemporary photographs, paintings, periodicals and engravings depicting the daily lives and material possessions of the Victorians as well as their ships, battles, estates, slums and fasionable ideals. The book should be of interest to all readers interested in Victorian literature and history.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 1988 reprint of the 1963 edition in 2 volumes, large 8vo, 414pp, 558pp, reproductions of contemporary line illustrations; VG+ Copies in VG+ DJs substantially faded at spine with commensurate colour change; NB This is a large heavy set; the postage bands set by the various sites in no way matches the true cost of sending this. However, for simplicity the asking price has been adjusted accordingly; no extra postage will be needed for this item unless purchaser requires overseas sending.