19th century English classics in prize bindings: 1) "Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor" by R.D. Blackmore - Sampson Low, London -1892 first thus UK edition - 18cmx15cm - condition: very good, in prize binding, minor rubbing to boards, name to ffep, illustrations present It is a romance based on a group of historical characters and set in the late 17th century in Devon and Somerset, particularly around the East Lyn Valley area of Exmoor. In 2003, the novel was listed on the BBC's survey The Big Read 2 "Tom Brown's School Days" by Thomas Hughes ill. by H.M. Brock - Ward, Lock, London - 1907 first thus UK edition - 18cmx15cm - condition: good, in half leather prize binding with decorative spine, some rubbing to boads, frontispiece present The story is set in the 1830s at Rugby School, an English public school which Hughes attended from 1834 to 1842. Following the adventures of Tom Brown, an energetic, stubborn, kind-hearted young boy, largely based on the author's brother George Hughes. Written by Thomas Hughes, an English lawyer, judge, politician and author most famous for this novel