THE WORKS OF BENJAMIN DISRAELI (1804-1881), EARL OF BEACONSFIELD, 20 VOLUMES, 1903-1905

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superb limited “Crown Edition” set of the complete works of Benjamin Disraeli, British Prime Minister, novelist, and statesman, issued in a strictly limited edition of only 999 numbered sets. This example is number 270, as indicated on the illuminated limitation leaf. Edited with a critical introduction by Edmund Gosse, LL.D., Librarian to the House of Lords, and a biographical preface by Robert Arnot, M.A., this authoritative edition encompasses Disraeli’s complete literary, political, and historical output, including his celebrated novels Vivian Grey, Coningsby, Sybil, Tancred, Lothair, Endymion, and related essays, speeches, and shorter works. This Crown Edition represents the most deluxe and collectible form of Disraeli’s works produced by M. Walter Dunne, intended for private libraries and institutions rather than mass circulation. This is a Very good antique condition overall. Bindings remain solid and attractive with strong gilt decoration, showing expected edge wear, rubbing, and minor leather loss consistent with age. Spines remain legible and uniform. Interiors are generally clean with strong impressions to plates and title pages. Limitation leaf present and intact. FREE SHIPPING FOR THIS BOOK SET WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA., 20 Volumes, LOT REF #25-1008

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