Antique 1848 2nd Edition England Under the House of Hanover, Thomas Wright 2 Vol Book Set

This exquisite 1848 second edition two-volume set of Thomas Wright’s England Under the House of Hanover provides a profound historical synopsis of the political agitation, caricatures, and societal evolution during the reigns of the three Georges. Published in London by Richard Bentley, Publisher in Ordinary to Her Majesty, the volumes possess unquestionable provenance via the verified armorial bookplate of Llewellyn E. Griffiths. A masterfully executed half-leather binding over marbled paper boards anchors the presentation, while genuine gold leaf spine tooling visually elevates the historical significance of the Georgian-era text. The interior contains original wood engravings by celebrated antiquary F.W. Fairholt, alongside striking frontispiece portraits of William Pitt and James Gillray. Preserved with exceptional structural integrity, these premium volumes stand as a museum-quality acquisition for a curated antiquarian library.

Specs
Maker/Artist: Thomas Wright (Author), Richard Bentley (Publisher), F.W. Fairholt (Illustrator)
Year Made: 1848
Materials: Leather, Marbled Paper, Gold Leaf, Paper
Dimensions: 8.75" H x 5.5" W x 1.5" D (per volume)

Condition
The leather bindings exhibit light edge wear and subtle corner rubbing consistent with careful historical handling. Both text blocks remain firmly intact with age-appropriate scattered foxing predominantly concentrated around the title pages and engraved frontispieces.