Oliver Goldsmith — The Vicar of Wakefield

London, John Sharpe; C. Whittingham, 1818. Leather. Oliver Goldsmith's best known novel, a nicely illustrated edition by Richard Westall. '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 calf binding. Externally, generally smart, a little rubbed. Minor bumping to the extremities. A few light marks to the boards. Gift inscription to the recto of the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean. Page 123/124 is working loose. Small scorch mark to page 121/122. Very Good . Ill.: Richard Westall. Very Good .