For sale is a rare first edition of William Ainsworth’s famous work The Tower of London. Illustrated by George Cruikshank. Published by Richard Bentley, London, 1840. 439p.p. Tall 8vo.

Bound in contemporary brown calf over marbled boards. Raised bands and panels in gilt to the spine. Original plain endpapers.

Externally it is rubbed in places, and the hinges have been professionally repaired. Small losses in places. It is in sound order.

Internally, it is pleasingly clean throughout, and importantly, complete.

Overall, a rare chance indeed to own a first edition of this rare title. We recommend it.