Theodore Martin - 'The Life Of The Prince Consort' (in 5 Vol.)

Nik's Bookstore item-no.: 1-A097
Complete Set in 5 Volumes of Theodore Martins biography of H.R.H. Prince Albert. Publisher: Smith, Elder & Co., London, 15 Waterloo Place. In wonderfull richly gilt decorated full leather bindings. Scarce in this binding.

Different publishing years and editions:

Vol. 1: 1879 Sixth Edition
Vol. 2: 1880 Fifth Edition
Vol. 3: 1878 Sixth Edition
Vol. 4: 1879 Fifth Edition
Vol. 5: 1880 First Edition

Books with marbled endpapers have slightly rubbing on spine and board edges. Some slightly foxing on the endpapers and the title pages. Tiny name abreviations stamps ('JB') on the flying leafs of the books. Otherwise clean and in near fine condition. With ten portraits and two views of places important for Albert´s life and a facsimile of draft memorandum by H.R.H. The Prince Consort from Dec. 1st., 1861.

This five volume biography was commissioned by Queen Victoria in memorian to her husband Prince Albert who died relatively young at the age of fourty-two.