FIRST EDITION. HARDBACK BOOK. PUBLISHED IN 1887. VOLUME ONE. The first edition of William Powell Frith's autobiographical work, complete in two uniform volumes. William Powell Frith was a prominent English painter, known for his genre subjects and panoramic narrative works of life in the Victorian era. The present work consists of his autobiography, complete in two volumes, the first edition of 1887, uncommonly seen complete. Here he expresses his distaste for modern art developments. His autobiography was very popular due to its informal style, showcasing his talent for story-telling. This work was followed by a third autobiographical volume titled Further Reminiscences .Complete with half titles. Featuring a frontispiece to each volume. This volume has some rust marks on inside title page. The last page is loose. page 385. Bumping on top and bottom of spine. Book covered in green leather with gold titles. Bumping on bottom right hand corner of front cover. Book good considering ag