[Dinah Craik] — John Halifax, Gentleman

London, Hurst, Blackett, Publishers , c1875. Leather. A later impression of this novel by Dinah Craik, in a Mudie signed half morocco binding. A later impression of this novel, originally published in 1856. The twenty-first edition, dated from Jisc. A novel published anonymously following the story of orphan John Halifax, who is determined to make his way in the world. Told from the point of view of his friend Phineas. Written by Dinah Craick, presenting mid-Victorian ideals of English middle-class life. Illustrated with a frontispiece by J E Millais. In a half morocco signed Mudie binding. No half title. In a half morocco binding over marbled boards, signed Mudie, with marbled edges and endpapers. Externally generally smart with only minor shelf wear and a minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and minor rubbing to the boards and spine. Previous ownership inscription to the front blank page, undated. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with a frontispiece. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .