8vo (8") 21 cm; Set of 8 hardcover vols, brown leather over spines and tips, richly marbled boards and edges and endpapers, about 350 pages per vol, 2 b/w engravings per vol, extensive index in last vol. ; Edited by Lord John Russell, future prime minister of England. Vol-1, 1853. Vol-2, 1853. Vol-3, 1853. Vol-4, 1853. Vol-5, 1854. Vol-6, 1854. Vol-7, 1856. Vol-8, 1856. ; The mighty Thomas Moore (1779-1852) was a hero to both Catholics and Protestants, an actor, literary critic, keen political satirist, and Ireland's greatest lyric poet. ; We have graded this set Poor. While no boards are missing, all are detached. All backstrips are missing. Boards show moderate edgewear. Light foxing here and there. No other marks, no writing. Everything readable. All textblocks intact, all bindings tight. Sold as is.