{"product_id":"1854-rare-book-the-tower-of-london-a-romance-illustrated-by-george-cruikshank","title":"1854 Rare Book - The Tower of London, A Romance Illustrated by George Cruikshank","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"249\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e William Harrison Ainsworth. Illustrated by George Cruikshank.\u003cbr data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"324\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eThe Tower of London. A Historical Romance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"372\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"386\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, George Routledge \u0026amp; Co., 1854.\u003cbr data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"469\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5 x 5.5 inches. \u003cbr data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"503\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"513\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e xiv-439 pages.\u003cbr data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"663\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"675\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good, handsome 19th-century half-green calf over marbled paper boards, spine richly gilt-decorated in compartments with gilt floral motifs, red gilt-lettered spine label (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.\u003cbr data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown).\u003cbr data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully illustrated throughout with engravings by George Cruikshank, including the dramatic frontispiece “The Execution of Jane,” the vignette title-page, numerous in-text plates, and the striking folding panorama \u003cem data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eView of the Tower of London, 1553\u003c\/em\u003e. Cruikshank’s historical scenes bring Ainsworth’s romantic narrative vividly to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD $300–$350).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e A richly illustrated Victorian historical romance set within the walls of the Tower of London, William Harrison Ainsworth’s celebrated novel blends dramatic storytelling with architectural and historical fascination. First appearing in serialized form in the 1840s, this Routledge 1854 edition presents the work in an attractive period binding, enhanced by George Cruikshank’s evocative engravings. The narrative follows the tragic fate of Lady Jane Grey and brings together Tudor intrigue, romance, and legend, making the novel a classic example of 19th-century historical fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e William Harrison Ainsworth (1805–1882) was a prominent English novelist of the Victorian period, renowned for his historical romances such as \u003cem data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003eRookwood\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003eWindsor Castle\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eOld St. Paul’s\u003c\/em\u003e. His works combine adventure, Gothic atmosphere, and historical research, engaging readers with vivid dramatizations of Britain’s past. \u003cem data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003eThe Tower of London\u003c\/em\u003e remains one of his most enduring titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2892\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003eThe illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e George Cruikshank (1792–1878), one of the great illustrators of the 19th century, is best remembered for his collaborations with Charles Dickens and his powerful satirical engravings. In this volume, his detailed historical scenes and expressive figures add depth and emotional intensity to Ainsworth’s narrative, making the work as visually compelling as it is literary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47147256578297,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20251228TowerOfLondon-000.jpg?v=1766924630","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1854-rare-book-the-tower-of-london-a-romance-illustrated-by-george-cruikshank","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}