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The Virginians A Tale of the Last Century
William Makepeace Thackeray
1858-9
Bradbury and Evans : London
9" by 6"
viii, 382pp; viii, 376pp
SUMMARY
An early edition of this famous historical novel.
Decorative Binding,Early Edition,First Edition
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
This book weighs 2 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
Illustrated, with numerous plates and woodcuts across both volumes.
First edition in book form. Prior to this edition the work was issued in 24 monthly parts.
First issue, with 'actresses' for 'ancestresses' to page 207 and chapters 47 and 48 misnumbered.
Collated, complete according to binder's instructions.
With the bookplate of one George Clarke Bellairs to the front pastedown of both volumes. Bellairs may be the same to have written 'The Vestry Book and Accounts of the Churchwardens of St Mary's Leicester.'
'The Virginians' is an historical novel by Thackeray and forms a sequel to his novel 'Henry Esmond.'
The plot follows Esmond's twin grandsons, George and Henry Warrington. The work has become a standard novel of nineteenth century fiction.
William Makepeace Thackeray was a British novelist, writer and author of the 19th century. He is particularly remembered for his satirical works, particularly 'Vanity Fair.'
CONDITION
In half morocco bindings with paper covered boards. Externally, rubbed to the paper covered boards. Further light patches of rubbing to the joints and to the head and tail of spines. Prior owner's bookplate to the front pastedown, George Clarke Bellairs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with just the odd spots to pages.
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
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attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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