William Makepeace Thackeray — The Thackeray Alphabet

London, John Murray, 1929 . Cloth. The second impression of William Makepeace Thackeray's illustrated alphabet for children. The second impression of this work.In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.An illustrated alphabet, with letters including C for Cow, M for Medicine, O for Oyster and T for Trout.With charming illustrations for each letter by Thackeray. Written by English novelist William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863). Most renowned for this work which satirises life in early 19th century Britain, Thackeray was primarily known for his satires and parodies, criticising high society and the fickle aspirations of its members, such as profitability, marriage and power. In the publisher's original cloth backed paper covered boards. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper back strip lightly age toned, with minor losses of paper to back strip head and tail, and the odd minor chip to head and tail of front wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: William Makepeace Thackeray. Fine/Very Good Indeed.