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EVANS, Mary Ann (\"George Eliot\") (1819-1880). Romola. London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1863.
Estimate: $300-$400
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EVANS, Mary Ann ("George Eliot") (1819-1880). Romola. London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1863.



3 volumes, 8vo. Early 20th century polished calf gilt, red and green morocco lettering-pieces gilt in 3, others gilt tooled, top edges gilt, others uncut (small stain on spine of vol.2, front joint repaired on vol.1). Provenance: Armorial bookplate.

FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM of the historical romance set in 15th-century Florence, originally published in 14 parts in Cornhill Magazine from July 1862 to August 1863. FIRST ISSUE with the absence of "second edition" on title-page. Baker & Ross A7.2; Sadleir 817.


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