400pp, two sections of black and white photographic plates. Brown cloth-covered boards, gilt titles on spine. Lightly bumped spine ends. Page margins tanning. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Dust jacket spine sun faded, has some shelf wear, mirrors book damage, price unclipped. 8vo. The first full biography for many years brings the surprisingly modern figure of Arnold back to life while establishing him firmly as one of the most eminent Victorians.
