The Virginians. A Tale of the Last Century

by William Makepeace Thackeray

$1,250 · Offered by James Cummins Bookseller · No longer available

First edition

First edition in the original parts. In the original 24 monthly parts. 2 engraved title pages and 46 etched plates after drawings by Thackeray. 1 vols. 8vo. Original yellow printed wrappers, slightly soiled, repairs to spines, but overall a very nice set. With most of the ads as called for by Van Duzer, with actresses on p. 207. The Virginians Advertiser is present in each part, as are nearly all of the other inserted ads. In half red morocco slipcase with

• Binding: Leather

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