Dr. Wortle's School

London: Chapman and Hall, 1881 . First edition. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 5". None. The first edition of this late novel from Anthony Trollope, concerning morality and the church, and in bright half calf bindings. The two volume first edition in book form of Anthony Trollope's fortieth novel, set in a renowned Christian seminary academy.Rebound in bright half calf, with marbled paper covered boards, and retaining the original half titles. Bound without the publisher's catalogue to the rear of volume II.With a literary society library stamp to title page and page 137 of volume I, and to head of contents page and tail of page 144 of volume II. Drawing on Trollope's experiences in America, the titular character is based in part on his acquaintanceship with the founder of Washington University in St. Louis, T. S. Eliot's grandfather.A first edition of a late work in the career of the famed Victorian era novelist, praised for its perceptive insight and exploration of Victorian morality. Rebound in half calf, with marbled paper covered boards, and endpapers renewed. A touch of fading to back strips, otherwise, externally fine. Internally, firmly bound. Library stamp to title page and page 137 of volume I, and to head of contents page and tail of page 144 of volume II. Pages lightly age toned, with handling marks throughout, most concentrated to page perimeters. Very Good Indeed