ELIOT (George).
Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe.
George Eliot’s third novel, a pastoral tale, which addresses social and class issues, as well as the effect of industrial growth on the countryside.
A very good copy, slightly soiled, some foxing. Bookplate of John Gould on front pastedown, ownership signature on title. Sticker on back pastedown ‘bound by Burn Kirby’s’. John Gould was an ornithologist married to artist and illustrator Elizabeth Gould.
