Oliver Goldsmith — The Vicar of Wakefield

London, John Sharpe, 1818. Leather. An illustrated edition of this novel by Oliver Goldsmith, one of the most popular of the Georgian and Victorian eras. 'The Vicar of Wakefield' was one of the most popular and widely read novels upon its publication and into the Victorian era. The novel follows the fall and rise of the Primrose family, who are presided over by the benevolent narrator, the Vicar. Illustrated by Richard Wetsall with an engraved title and four plates. Collated, complete.Written by Oliver Goldsmith, an Irish novelist who is best known for this novel, though also for his pastoral poem 'The Deserted Village', and the plays 'The Good-Natur'd Man' and 'She Stoops to Conquer&apos. In a full straight grain morocco binding. Externally, generally smart, a little rubbed. Spine is faded. A few light marks to the boards. Front hinge is starting but firm. Stamp to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. Very Good . Ill.: Richard Westall. Very Good .