THE VIRGINIANS: A Tale of the Last Century (2 Volumes) With Illustrations on Steel and Wood by the Author

THACKERAY, William Makepeace
Published by Bradbury and Evans in London 1858 - 1859
SKU: 58374
£225.00
FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM 2 Volumes. 8vo. hardbacks bound by Bumpus of Oxford in full tan calf with raised bands to spine, dark green and dark red title labels, decorative gilt. Gilt dentelles. a.e.g. viii, 382pp. plus 1p. Advertisements and viii, 376pp. Both volumes with engraved title pages and frontispieces and many b/w full page and vignette illustrations throughout. Volume I with engraved armorial bookplate to front pastedown. Occasional light foxing, mainly to prelims. A couple of small closed tears to foot of title page of Volume II, not affecting text or illustration. A few small, very light scuffs to boards, else a VERY GOOD, HANDSOME SET.

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