The Collected Works of Walter Bagehot. Edited by Norman St John-Stevas.
London: The Economist, 1968-86. 8vo. 15 volumes, set. First editions. Original blue buckram, gilt. Top edges stained blue. Folded family tree in a pocket at the back of the last volume. Volumes 1, 2, 8, 9, 10 & 11 are inscribed on the flyleaves with best wishes from the editor. The unclipped d/ws are a little rubbed at the extremities, particularly the spine ends, and some of the spines are slightly faded. Near fine in near fine d/ws. Item #9096
The set comprises The Literary Essays 2 vols, Historical Essays 2 vols, Political Essays 4 vols, Economic Essays 3 vols, Letters 2 vols and Miscellany 2 vols. 'Walter Bagehot (1826-1877), banker, economist, political thinker and commentator, critic and man of letters, was Victorian England's most versatile genius.' Co-Founder of the National Review, he was Editor-in-Chief of The Economist for seventeen years and author of The English Constitution (1867). A very nice set.
Price: £875.00