The Story of Gladstone's Life

454pp plus publisher's catalogue bound in at rear. Plate frontispiece plus 26 further plate illustrations and 18 illustrations in text. Bound in strong buckram with gilt titles and motifs (very gently rubbed at extremities). Top edge gilded and gorgeous deckled edges. Previous owner's name on bastard title page. Very mild toning. First published in January 1898, this second, revised and enlarged edition was published six months later in June 1898 (after Gladstone's death in May 1898). Handsome volume, bright for age.