The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray: Denis Duval, The Wolves and the Lamb, Lovel the Widower, and Roundabout Papers (Volume XII)
by Thackeray, William Makepeace
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/No Dust Jacket
- Seller
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Steelton, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1903. This odd volume is Number 12 from a 13-volume set of Thackeray's Works, known as the Biographical Edition. It contains the complete Denis Duval and other works in one volume, including 28 illustrations by the author, as well as such famous illustrators as Frederick Walker and Charles Keene, including a frontis with tissue guard. This handsome volume also includes a biographical introduction by Anne Ritchie, Thackeray's daughter. The book is in Very Good condition and is bound in blue illustrated covers with repetitive floral designs and letter "T's" in dark blue surrounded by a dark blue border on both front and rear panels. The titles are in a die-stamped gilt on the spine. The book also features top-edge gilt and has rough-cut pages. The spine tips and corners show some rubbing. There is a repaired closed tear of the spine tip crown. The binding is tight and secure. The text pages are clean and bright throughout. In fact, the pages remain uncut and the book has never been read. There is a handsome bookplate of the original owner on the front endpaper. The book measures 5 5/8 by 8 3/8 inches and includes 568 pages. . Hard Cover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. Illus. by William Makepeace Thackeray; Frederick Walker; Charles Keene. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Synopsis
A prolific writer, made most famous by his writing Vanity Fair, William Makepeace Thackeraywas considered second only to Dickens when he was alive. A witty satirist, he mocked the Victorian era with a light hand and good humor: "O house, you are inhabited—0 knocker, you are knocked at—O undressed flunkey, sunning your lazy calves as you lean against the iron railings, you are paid—by Snobs."
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- Bookseller
- Grimalkin Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001934
- Title
- The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray: Denis Duval, The Wolves and the Lamb, Lovel the Widower, and Roundabout Papers (Volume XII)
- Author
- Thackeray, William Makepeace
- Illustrator
- William Makepeace Thackeray; Frederick Walker; Charles Keene
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Dust Jacket
- Publisher
- Harper & Brothers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1903
- Keywords
- British Literature, Victorian Fiction
- Bookseller catalogs
- British Literature;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Terms of Sale
Grimalkin Books
Grimalkin Books is located in Steelton, Pennsylvania, the first town south of Harrisburg. We specialize in older, unusual books and sets, often literary, artistic, or historical. "Grimalkin" is old English for an old gray cat, mainly because the owner, Bob Amsel, is a cat lover. All books subject to prior sale. Payment must be received within 10 days of the order or item will be returned to stock. We accept money orders, bank checks, personal checks (allow time to clear), PayPal or MasterCard/Visa through Biblio's credit card processing service. International orders must be paid in US dollars and can be paid via PayPal, credit card (through ABE), or International Postal Money Order. Your purchase will be carefully packaged to protect it during shipping. Books may not be returned just because the buyer has changed his mind. Only books with actual defects that were not mentioned by the seller in the listing may be returned. Please insure returns for their full value.
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