The Amazing Marriage.

£175 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

A first edition of the final book by George Meredith - who was nominated for the Nobel Literature Prize seven times - and discusses themes of love, honour and social expectations. First edition; 2 vols, 8vo (20 x 14 cm); small tear to corner of p.32 of vol. I, the occasional spot or mark, else very good; publisher's green cloth boards with gilt lettering to upper board and spine, spine sun-faded, the occasional mark to boards, slightly faded around edges, bookplate to front pastedown of vol. I, page edges untrimmed so signs of wear evident, though not affecting leaves internally, else very good; 270pp, 282pp.

• Binding: Hardcover

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