Description
First edition of A History of the Four Georges; and of William IV by Justin McCarthy, in a decorative fine binding by Hatchards of London.
Octavo, [four volumes], [6], 421pp; vi, [2], 406pp; [6], 482pp; [6], 457pp. Three quarter red morocco, title in gilt on spine. Red cloth panels. Top edge gilt, marbled endpapers. All with a bookplate affixed to the front endpaper. Bound by Hatchards of Piccadilly, London.
A fine set.
Justin McCarthy (1830-1912) was a Victorian writer and politician whose literary output included historical novels, biographies, and a comprehensive history of his own times. His novels often intertwined with his political interests, reflecting his advocacy for Irish rights and self-governance, and they were popular for their accessible style and engaging narratives. Among his notable works are A History of Our Own Times, which chronicles the events of Victorian Britain, and The Dictator, a political novel that explores issues of power and governance. McCarthy also wrote several biographies, including those of prominent figures such as Sir Robert Peel and Pope Leo XIII.
