First edition in publisher's cloth. EVANS, MARY ANN (GEORGE ELIOT). 1819-1880. Romola. London: Smith Elder and Co., 1863. 3 volumes. 8vo (192 x 125 mm). All volumes with contents pages, 2 pp publisher's ads bound in rear of volume 2. Minor scattered staining and spotting. Publisher's green cloth, spines stamped in gilt. Corners and spine ends a bit bumped, light rubbing. Housed in green morocco gilt slip case. FIRST EDITION, IN THE PUBLISHER'S CLOTH of George Eliot's historical romance set in 15th century Florence. Eliot stated of the work, 'I began it as a young woman, -- and finished it an old woman.' (Cross). Baker & Ross A7.2; Cross, Life II, 352. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing