Masson (1822 - 1907), was a Scottish writer. Early on, he contributed to Fraser's Magazine, Dublin University Magazine and other periodicals. In 1847 he went to London where he became secretary (1851-1852) of the "Society of the Friends of Italy."

In addition, in 1878 he contributed to the biography of his friend, Thomas de Quincey, which appeared in the "English Men of Letters" series. In 1852 he was appointed professor of English literature at University College, London. He continued leading a very active and varied career and in 1900 he became Chairman of the Scottish History Society.

Covers (green buckram decorated with bright gilt portrait of Milton surrounded by a series of rules the inner-most of which is grape and leaf pattern to front board, bright gilt titles to spine and blind-stamped rules the inner-most of which is grape and leaf pattern) are very lightly edgeworn with lightly bumped corners. Brown EPs with former owner's name nicely inked to FEP in each volume. Page top and fore edges are uncut (untrimmed). Rear EPs of Vol II are not present. Textblock clean and tight except for previously noted owner's signature to FEP. Binder's label tipped in to Rear Paste Down Page from "Burns & Co" A large and heavy set (3Kg before packing) which will require additional shipping cost.
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Price: 79.95 GBP