Thackeray in the United States 1852-3, 1855-6
by James Grant Wilson
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
New York: Dodd, Mead and Company , 1904. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 9.5" by 6.5". Not Stated. A first edition copy of this smart, two-volume, work regarding William Makepeace Thackeray's connections with the United States. The American first edition. In the publisher's original full cloth binding with gilt detail. Volume one is illustrated with a portrait frontispiece, twenty-four full-page plates and numerous vignette illustrations. Collated complete. Volume two is illustrated with a portrait frontispiece, twenty-six full-page plates and numerous vignette illustrations. Collated complete. An interesting work regarding William Makepeace Thackeray's connections with the United States, including an account of his American tours, as well as letters to his American friends. With a bibliography by Frederick S. Dickson. William Makepeace Thackeray was a famous British novelist and illustrator known for his satirical works. He is best known for his 1848 novel, 'Vanity Fair'. James Grant Wilson was an American editor, writer and publisher best known for founding the, 'Chicago Record'. He also served as president of the Society of American Authors. The half title pages are present. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally, very smart with some light shelf wear to the edges. Bumping to the upper spine and front board of volume two. The spines are darkened. Light marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age-toned to the edges but otherwise very bright and clean. Several pages are uncut throughout. Very Good Indeed
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 841G18
- Title
- Thackeray in the United States 1852-3, 1855-6
- Author
- James Grant Wilson
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Dodd, Mead and Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1904
- Size
- 9.5" by 6.5"
- Keywords
- william makepeace thackeray frederick s. dickson chicago record american literature frederick s. dickson
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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