Middlemarch A Study of Provincial Life by George Eliot - 1871

/font> William Blackwood and Sons : London, 1871 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First edition.. The first edition of this renowned novel by George Eliot. 'Middlemarch' is a realist novel that dissects numerous social issues that relate to women, idealism, political reform and education. 'Middlemarch' is set in the fictional town of Middlemarch during 1829-1872. The work is of the realist genre and follows a large cast of characters whilst touching on social issues and, as hinted in the title; provincial life. Real historical events are encompassed in this fictional tale, such as the 1832 Reform Act, the inception of the railways and King George IV's death. Wanting half-titles to all volumes. Errata slip bound in to volume I as called for. (Sadleir 815; Wolff 2059a. ) Mudie's select library stamp to the verso of front endpapers and prior owner's inscription to the recto of front endpapers, S M Socendy. 'J Bragg' label to the front pastedown of all volumes. A generally smart first edition set of this famed novel. Condition: In uniform half morocco bindings. Externally, sound with slight rubbing, heavier to the joints and spines. Spines are slightly cocked. Front hinge to volume I is strained but firm. Both hinges to volume III are strained but firm. Mudie's select library stamp to the verso of front endpapers and prior owner's inscription to the recto of front endpapers, S M Socendy. 'J Bragg' label to the front pastedown of all volumes. Internally, all volumes are firmly bound. Pages are bright, with spotting to the first and last few pages. The odd spots to pages. Overall Condition: Good.