KNIGHT, Charles (1791-1873). The Popular History of England, London: Bradbury and Evans, 1856-62. 8 volumes, 8° (219 x 146mm). Engraved frontispiece in each volume and 72 plates. (Frontispiece in vol. VII detached and a few leaves quite spotted, a few leaves in vol. IV lightly browned.) Contemporary half calf gilt, spines elaborately gilt in 4 compartments and dark green morocco lettering-pieces in the other 2, marbled edges (extremities very lightly rubbed). FIRST EDITION. (8)