39 volumes. (12mo) 16.5x10 cm (6½x4") period half calf and marbled boards, spines gilt, red and black leather spine labels, all edges marbled.
George Payne Rainsford James (1799–1860), was an English novelist and historical writer, the son of a physician in London. He was for many years British Consul at various places in the United States and on the Continent. He held the honorary office of British Historiographer Royal during the last years of William IV's reign.
