The Martins Of Cro' Martin by Charles Lever (1872 Edition)

This is a 19th-century hardcover book titled 'The Martins of Cro' Martin' written by the Irish novelist Charles Lever. This specific volume is a 'New Edition' published in 1872 by Chapman and Hall, located at 193 Piccadilly, London. The title page indicates the inclusion of forty illustrations, a hallmark of Lever's popular Victorian serialized novels. The paper appears to be an off-white or cream-toned stock typical of the late mid-Victorian era, showing some age-appropriate yellowing and minor foxing. The text is printed in a serif typeface with the title and author's name prominently featured in capitalized, slightly decorative fonts. The condition of the visible page shows some handling wear and minor staining near the bottom edge. Such editions were often bound in cloth with gold-gilt lettering on the spine, reflecting the mass-market yet durable publishing standards of the time. The work itself centers on Irish social and political life, illustrating Lever's characteristic blend of humor and social commentary.