The Virginians A Tale of the Last Century In Two Volumes

William Makepeace Thackeray

Verlag: Bradbury and Evans 1858-1859, London, 1858

Beschreibung

First printings of the first edition of the historical novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, which forms a sequel to his Henry Esmond. Illustrated throughout by Thackeray himself, as the original series was. Featuring a frontispiece and engraved title page to both volumes. With both volumes also including twenty-two plates. Collated complete. First printing in book form, The Virginians was originally issued by Thackeray's publishers, Bradbury and Evans, in 24 monthly parts, the first one appearing on November 1, 1857. Critical reception of the book was on the whole favourable, and the novel has continued to be considered one of the standard works of 19th century fiction. Complete in two volumes. In half calf bindings with marbled boards and gilt lettering to the spines. Externally, a trifle rubbed with wear to extremities and light fading and marks to the spines. Corrective fluid to the front board of volume two. Front hinges to both volumes are slightly strained but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound with bright pages. Scattered foxing throughout, which is heavier marginally and to the plates. Copperplate ink signature to the front pastedown to both volumes. Good Only. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LTH5-F-4

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Virginians A Tale of the Last Century In...

Verlag: Bradbury and Evans 1858-1859, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1858

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: William Makepeace Thackeray

Zustand: Good Only

Auflage: First edition.

Art des Buches: book