The Letters of George Meredith

Cline, C. L. (ed.). The Letters of George Meredith. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1970. First edition. Octavo. xvii, 611 (1)pp. Original illustrated dustjacket over red cloth with gilt publisher’s device, lettering and ruling on spine. Work attempting to provide a much-needed collected edition. It brings together published, unpublished, Misses Lawrence, complete letters to Admiral Maxse and Leslie Stephens unedited, containing about 2617 letters. Slight foxing inside dj spine; slight exposure to water causing discoloration of lower front, and upper back cover of vol. one. DJs with light wear and rubbing, plus some foxing to front and back endpapers. Small price stickers to djs inside front flaps. DJs, bindings, and interiors in overall very good condition. vg. Hardcover. (41700) $65