The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray, with biographical introductions by his daughter, Anne Ritchie - in 13 volumes
1898, 1st edition. London : Smith, Elder & Co. Good copies bound in gilt-blocked 1/2 leather over marbled boards,with raised bands. Marbled endpapers. Spine bands and panel edges slightly rubbed and dulled as with age. Back cover of Volume 2 is loose. The set remains reasonably well-preserved overall. Provenance: Bookplate of Peter Fenwick to front pastedown. Item #402441
Physical description: 13 volumes ; 20 cm. Notes: Half-title: The biographical edition of the works of William Makepeace Thackeray. Contents: V.1. Vanity Fair -- V.2. Pendennis -- V.3. Yellowplush, Hoggarty Diamond, etc. -- V.4. Barry Lyndon, Fitz-Boodle Papers, etc. -- V.5. Paris and Irish Sketch Books, etc. -- V.6. Contributions to Punch, etc. -- V.7. The History of Henry Desmond, The Lectures -- V.8. The Newcomes -- V.9. Christmas Books, etc. -- V.10. The Virginians -- V.11. Adventures of Philip -- V.12. Wolves and the Lamb, Novel of the Widower, etc. -- V.13. Ballads, etc. Subjects: English literature 19th century; English Writers; Social conditions, England; Christmas stories, English 19th century; Literature.
Price: €295.00