Especially is this fault to be noticed after an ellipsis with than or as, the real thought being forgotten; thus,—
But the consolation coming from devotion did not go far with such a one as her.—Trollope.
This should be "as she," because the full expression would be "such a one as she is."
400. Still, the last expression has the support of many good writers, as shown in the following examples:—
She was neither better bred nor wiser than you or me.—Thackeray.
No mightier than thyself or me.—Shakespeare.
Lin'd with Giants deadlier than 'em all.—Pope.
But he must be a stronger than thee.—Southey.
Not to render up my soul to such as thee.—Byron.
I shall not learn my duty from such as thee.—Fielding.