Impressions of Theophrastus Such/The Spanish Gypsy/Jubal and other Poems (George Eliot's Works) by Eliot, George (Mary Anne Evans)

John Wurtele Lovell Company, New York, n.d. (circa 1880). Good. Impressions of Theophrastus Such was the last published work of Eliot and first appeared in England in 1879, so this is a very early U.S. ed. because the publisher changed his imprint to John W. Lovell Company in 1882; the three works in this volume are part of a 6-vol. set; 356 p., clean and unmarked except for period book plate of former owner on front paste-down; atrong though age-toned paper; green boards with gilt lettering and medallion showing the author in profile are somewhat bumped and abraded, severe discoloration in parts; gutters are cracked--this volume would reward rebinding. Of special interest is Impressions of Theophrastus Such, as it was an experimental work in which the scholarly protagonist reveals his character through a series of literary essays and reminiscences--many of which are considered to be those of Eliot herself.