Memoirs and Correspondence of Francis Horner M.P. Edited by his brother Leonard Horner Esq. 2 vols.

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London: John Murray 1843. 8vo. Contemp. half red calf over marbled paper boards with matching marbled endpapers and edges. Spines uniformly extra gilt with raised bands and contrasting morocco titling-labels. With 2 engrv. frontispieces. 1st ed. A fine handsome complete copy. NOTE: Francis Horner (1778-1817) lawyer and parliamentarian was involved in shaping monetary policy and developed a reputation as a financial expert chairing an important committee on bullion. He joined Francis Jeffrey and Sydney Smith in launching The Edinburgh Review.