The King's Highway by G. P. R. James - 1840

London - Longman, Orme, Brown, Green and Longmans, 1840 Book. GOOD ONLY. Hardcover. First edition.. The complete set in their original publishers bindings, making upthis romantic, adventure novel fromEnglish novelist and historical writer, George Payne Rainsford James. First edition. George Payne Rainsford James was for many years British Consul at various places in the United States and on the Continent. He held the honorary office of British Historiographer Royal during the last years of William IV's reign, and published several official pamphlets. At an early age he began to write romances, and continued his production with such industry that his works reach to 100 volumes. His books had considerable and immediate popularity. Amonghis other worksare Richelieu, Philip Augustus, The Huguenot, Henry of Guise, and The Man at Arms. Complete in three volumes. Condition: In original publishers bindings. Externally, a trifle rubbed, with wear to extremities, and loss to the spine labels. Fading to the spines. All hinges are slightly strained. Internally, generally firmly bound, with some leaves working loose. Bright, with occasional instances of spotting, and handling marks throughout each volume. Overall: GOOD ONLY..