Memoirs of The Life and Writings of Thomas Carlyle, Vol. I by R H Shepherd

1881. 367 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Vol.I Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Rough cut pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with some creased corners and foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards have been moderately rub worn with some noticeable shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are bumped and a little frayed and spine ends are crushed, with some small splits and chips. With some tanning to spine and edges. Boards are bowed. Book has a forward lean. Water marks to boards and spine.