William Makepeace Thackeray; Arthur Pendennis [ed.] — The Newcomes. Volume II Only.

London, Bradbury & Evans, 1855 . First edition. Cloth. The second volume only of the two volume first edition in book form of this novel from William Makepeace Thackery, illustrated with plates by Richard Doyle. The second volume only of the two volume first edition in book form.The true first edition of this work was published serially in 23 parts between 1854 and 1856. Illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title page, twenty-two plates and further vignette illustrations by Richard Doyle. Collated, complete.Thackeray's novel chronicles the affairs of a family of merchants, bankers, and petty aristocrats.Edited by 'Arthur Pendennis,' the protagonist in another novel by Thackeray, Pendennis, who is also the narrator to this story. Retaining the original half title.Inscription to front free endpaper.In critical commentary 'The Newcomes' has been regarded as a useful source to understand Victorian culture, with Thackeray mentioning several poets, painters, novelists and events of the time. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head and tail. Boards bright, with back strip lightly faded. Head of front joint starting, with board firmly held. Inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Plates age toned, with pages generally clean and bright, with only the odd spot or handling mark. Very Good . Ill.: Richard Doyle. Very Good .