Life and Times of Sir Robert Peel by W Cooke Taylor
Three half leather volumes published by Peter Jackson, Late Fisher Son & Co
Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Baronet (1788-1850) was twice Prime Minister of the
United Kingdom (1834-1835 & 1841-1846) and one of the founders of
the modern Conservative Party. He also served as Chancellor of the
Exchequer (1834-1835) and twice as Home Secretary (1822-1827 &
1828-1830)
Illustrated throughout with engravings. Tanning/foxing to pages, one plate has a repaired tear, see photo.
Boards rubbed, leather scuffed with particularly wear on corners. Scuffing on spine ends with leather cracking on spine ends.
Measures 22 x 14 cms.