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

London, Bradbury and Evans, 1854-1855. First edition. Leather. The first edition in book form of this novel from William Makepeace Thackery, illustrated with plates by Richard Doyle. The first edition in book form, with volume I published in 1854, and volume II in 1855. The true first edition of this work was published serially in 23 parts between 1854 and 1856. Thackeray's novel chronicles the affairs of a family of merchants, bankers, and petty aristocrats.Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece and title page to each volume, alongside a further forty-four plates, and further vignette illustrations by Richard Doyle. Collated, complete.Edited by 'Arthur Pendennis,' the protagonist in another novel by Thackeray, Pendennis, who is also the narrator to this story. Each volume retains the original half title.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 half calf bindings with marbled paper covered boards. Light rubbing to joints and back strip heads, otherwise externally smart. Internally, firmly bound. Significant spotting to plate perimeters, which are age toned. Pages generally clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: Richard Doyle. Very Good .