Books and Manuscripts · Los 1699
[Bindings]. Thackeray, W.M. Works.
London, Smith, Elder & Co., 1869-1886, 1st ed., 26 vols., num. woodengr. plates and ills., printed in 1000 numb. copies, bound by FRANCIS BEDFORD in contemp. unif. polished calf w. richly gilt spines w. 2 contrasting mor. letterpieces (red and green), marbled endpapers and gilt inside dentelles, t.e.g., 4to.
- Los
- 1699
- Auktion
- Auction 81, 18-22 Nov 2024
- Schätzpreis
- 600 € – 800 €
- Fotos
- 1 Foto
Zustand
A few vols. covers loose(ning) and backstrip trifle rubbed; final 2 vols. letterpieces sl. discoloured. Nevertheless an attractive set.
Anmerkungen
First edition of Thackeray's Works. From the library of cardinal John J. Wright (all vols. with his bookplate on upper pastedown).