Selected works, including: The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Charles O'Malley The Irish Dragoon; Our Mess (consisting of Jack Hinton [and] Tom Burke), [and] Arthur O'Leary.

Dublin: William Curry, 1839-45.

Price: $700.00


About the item

All are first editions except Arthur O'Leary, which is the second edition. Illustrated by Phiz. 7 vols. 8vo (8-1/2 x 1-1/4 widith, varies; 8-1/2 total length). Three quarters green morocco, spines gilt with alternating devices of crossed guns and clover leaves, a.e.g. Bookplates of C. L. Despard. Spines faded to brown, else fine.

Item #28141

Lever's vivid and rollicking pictures of military and hunting life were quite popular in his day, and remain a delight to read.