WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY WORKS, 10 VOLUMES, 1880s
The Rug Life is pleased to present this handsome 10-volume collection of The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray, published by DeWolfe, Fiske and Company of Boston. An impressive collection of nineteenth-century English literature, these volumes celebrate the enduring literary achievements of William Makepeace Thackeray (1811?1863), one of the Victorian era's most important novelists, humorists, and social commentators. Each volume features warm tan leather spines and corners, beautifully embellished with intricate gilt floral ornamentation, decorative borders, and raised spine bands. Contrasting burgundy title panels identify the author and individual works, creating a sophisticated and harmonious library presentation. The boards are finished with striking multicolored marbled paper displaying swirling patterns of deep blue, crimson, gold, and cream. Matching decorative marbled endpapers further enhance the books' traditional craftsmanship. The collection comprises the following ten volumes; 1. Roundabout Papers; The Four Georges; and Other Writings. 2. Christmas Books and The Hoggarty Diamond. 3. Burlesques and Yellowplush Papers. 4. Henry Esmond, Barry Lyndon, and Denis Duval. 5. The History of Pendennis. 6. Vanity Fair and Lovel the Widower. 7. The Adventures of Philip and Catherine. 8. The Newcomes. 9. Paris, Irish and Eastern Sketches. 10. The Virginians. Acquired from a Metro Washington DC estate. FREE SHIPPING FOR THIS BOOK SET WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
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Near Fine to Very Good+
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The Rug Life is pleased to present this handsome 10-volume collection of The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray, published by DeWolfe, Fiske and Company of Boston. An impressive collection of nineteenth-century English literature, these volumes celebrate the enduring literary achievements of William Makepeace Thackeray (1811?1863), one of the Victorian era's most important novelists, humorists, and social commentators. Each volume features warm tan leather spines and corners, beautifully embellished with intricate gilt floral ornamentation, decorative borders, and raised spine bands. Contrasting burgundy title panels identify the author and individual works, creating a sophisticated and harmonious library presentation. The boards are finished with striking multicolored marbled paper displaying swirling patterns of deep blue, crimson, gold, and cream. Matching decorative marbled endpapers further enhance the books' traditional craftsmanship. The collection comprises the following ten volumes; 1. Roundabout Papers; The Four Georges; and Other Writings. 2. Christmas Books and The Hoggarty Diamond. 3. Burlesques and Yellowplush Papers. 4. Henry Esmond, Barry Lyndon, and Denis Duval. 5. The History of Pendennis. 6. Vanity Fair and Lovel the Widower. 7. The Adventures of Philip and Catherine. 8. The Newcomes. 9. Paris, Irish and Eastern Sketches. 10. The Virginians. Acquired from a Metro Washington DC estate. FREE SHIPPING FOR THIS BOOK SET WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Condition
Near Fine to Very Good+
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
