William Makepeace Thackeray — The Newcomes
London, Bradbury and Evans, 1854. First edition. Leather. A first edition of this novel by William Makepeace Thackeray. William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) was an English novelist famous for his satirical works, most notably Vanity Fair. The Newcomes provides a commentary on popular and educated culture of the Victorian era. With a frontispiece and 22 plates to each volume. In half calf bindings with marbled boards. Externally, a trifle rubbed with some wear to extremities and heads and tails of spines. Front joint of Volume II is starting but still firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean. Previous owner's bookplate to front pastedown of Volume I. Ink inscription to front free endpaper of Volume II. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
