Oliver Goldsmith — The Vicar of Wakefield

London, J. M. Dent, 1904 . Vellum. A striking full vellum edition of Oliver Goldsmith's popular eighteenth century novel, illustrated in colour by C. E. Brock. A lovely copy of Charles Edmund Brock's illustrated edition of Oliver Goldsmith's 'The Vicar of Wakefield', in the publisher's deluxe edition full vellum binding, elaborately decorated in gilt.First published in 1766, this humorous and satirical work was one of the most popular eighteenth century novels amongst Victorian readers.Illustrated with a colour frontispiece and title page from Brock, along with twenty-three further plates. Collated, complete.With the illustrated bookplate of Kitty Beatson Miller to the verso of a front blank. In the publisher's original vellum binding with gilt detailing. Externally, lovely, with back strip a touch age toned. Internally, firmly bound. Bookplate to verso of a front blank, with light offsetting to half title. Otherwise, pages exceptionally clean and bright. Near Fine . Ill.: C. E. Brock. Near Fine .