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THACKERAY.WILLIAM MAKEPEACE.. THE VIRGINIANS. LONDON: BRADBURY AND EVANS, 1858, 1858.
Price: US$33.75 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: FIRST EDITION.TWO VOLUMES BOUND IN ONE.HALF LEATHER COVER WITH PASTE DOWN LEATHER LABEL WITH GILT LETTERING.COVER SHOWS SOME MINOR EDGEWEAR, SPINE DARKENED, AND NICKS ON THE FRONT EDGE.FRONT COVER LOOSENING.BINDING TIGHT, BUT FRONT COVER SHOWS EFFECTS OF DAMPENING.CONTENTS ARE CLEAN.STEEL ENGRAVINGS.SOME OF THE ENGRAVINGS SHOW FOXING.
Seller: Angus Books, SHEFFIELD, MA, U.S.A.
Thackeray, William Makepeace ( W. M. ). The Virginians, 2 Volumes. Bradbury & Evans, London, 1858.
Price: US$42.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: G/- 2 volumes with green leather corners and spine show much wear. Previous owner tried to "fix" the wearing with a marker. Gutters are split but boards are firmly attached. Covers are rubbed (see photos ) Marbled edges are faded. Pages are lightly foxed throughout the two books.
Seller: All Booked Up, Louisville, KY, U.S.A.
Price: US$48.76 + shipping
Condition: Fair
Description: 1907 On loose soft blue leather covers damaged boards
Seller: The Guru Bookshop, Hereford, United Kingdom
Price: US$55.10 + shipping
Description: Place Printed: London There are 4 extra pictures availabe on request! Height (cm): 22 Width (cm): 15 Thickness (cm): 7 Weight (kg): 1,531
Seller: Antiquariaat Meuzelaar, Heusden, NB, Netherlands
Thackeray, William M.. The Virginians,. Bradbury & Evans, London, 1858.
Price: US$64.16 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First edition in book form, (it was originally issued in parts), 1858 and 1859, two volumes.viii, 382, viii, 376. Complies with the issue points for first ed - "actresses" for "ancestresses"on page 207, line and chapters 47-8 misnumbered.Some foxing to plates, a little rubbing and wear to the half leather/marbled boards.
Seller: Webbooks, Wigtown, Wigtown, United Kingdom
Price: US$85.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Pub by Bradbury & Evans, London, 1858 & 1859. Two volumes, complete. VG-minus or better cond. hardcovers now in archival grade Brodart, no dustjackets. Blue-green cloth over bds w/ extensive blindstamping to covers & spines, & gilt lettering on spines. Bumping & approximately 1/4" loss to head & tail of both backstrips, o/w only light exterior soiling & wear. Yellow eps. Light foxing & discoloration to first few & last few pages of each volume, o/w both books are complete, intact & unmarked. Pages very slightly stiff with age. Textblocks slightly shaken but holding well. "Illustrations on steel and wood [in b&w] by the author." 382pp + 1pp, & 376pp. Both volumes square, straight & clean except as noted, overall VG- or better cond. Same or next day shipping. Please email any questions.
Seller: Rivertown Fine Books, McGregor, IA, U.S.A.
Price: US$93.68 + shipping
Description: Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands worn and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; 1 volume, frontispieces, illustrations, 23 cm. Subjects; American Revolution (1775-1783)French and Indian War. (United States : 1754-1763). 1 Kg.
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
Price: US$95.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Size: 8 3/4" x 6". 2-volume set (complete). Two volumes: half leather with marbled paper over boards, gilt-stamping on spine, marbled end papers and text block edges, Vol. I has 382 pages, Vol. II has 376. Volumes have all 46 listed plates plus two illustrated titles. First edition, first state with "actresses" on p. 207, line 33 of Vol. I, as well as chapters 47 & 48 being incorrectly numbered as 48 & 49 in Vol. I. Spines are lightly sun-faded and have light surface rubbing, many plates are toned/stained, previous owner's name in ink on front fly leaves. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 4 lbs 8 oz. Category: Fiction; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 015214. This is a set of books, therefore heavier than a standard volume, and will involve extra shipping charges to some countries.
Seller: Dennis Holzman Antiques, Cohoes, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$100.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: London: Bradbury & Evans, 1858. A sequel to "Henry Esmond" first published in parts as a serial. Here is a Good only copy, of the First Edition, both volumes bound together. Marbled paper-covered boards, with brown leather tips and spine; five raised bands; titling in gilt on black labels; page-ends are marbled. Clean text; 382 pages and 376 pages. Points for the First Issue. Numerous illustrations by Thackeray. Both volumes have a frontis iiilustration and an illustrated half-title page. Armorial bookplate of William Scott Dalgairn Moncrief (1858-1913), who served in the Zulu and Boer Wars. There is some minor spotting scattered within. Both covers have split at the spine; while holding, the book is fragile. Please note the condition issue; Quercus must offer this as a Binding Copy, in need of restoration or repair. First Edition. Quarter-Bound. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Seller: Quercus Rare Books, Chico, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$107.78 + shipping
Description: William Makepeace Thackeray's satirical work. Leather bound with gilt detailing to spine and marble, paper boards. This book contains two volumes of The Virginians, both with illustrated title pages. Both volumes contains 23 full page plates each, including the frontispiece. Plates are spotted as usual (due to the type of paper used) William Makepeace Thackeray (July 18, 1811 December 24, 1863) was an English novelist of the 19th century. He was famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of English society. The binding is generally firm with the rear cover and most internal pages securely attached. Pages 279 to 282 of the second volume are detached but present. The internal hinges are slightly strained but holding. The front board is attached loosely by the cords. There is wear to the extremities, including rubbing and to the boards and small chips to the leather corners. The spine is split in several places, with the majority hanging loosely by one side only and may detach in the post. Internally there are handling marks and brown spotting throughout the text, especially to the edges of the plates, although many pages are generally clean and bright. The spotting does affect the illustrated title pages and frontispiece. There is a copperplate and a pencil inscription to the front, blank-end paper. Overall the book is in good only condition with binding fair only. Good Only
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Price: US$112.00 + shipping
Description: Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands worn and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; 1 volume, frontispieces, illustrations, 23 cm. Subjects; American Revolution (1775-1783)French and Indian War. (United States : 1754-1763). 1 Kg.
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$117.53 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Fine binding. Red leather with black title compartments. 5 raised bands on the spine. Professionally rebacked retaining boards and enpapers. Marbled brown boards rubbed. 1st edition viii, 382 pp.; viii, 376 pp. Illustrated with 46 plates, wood-engraved pictorial initial letters and vignettes throughout. First Issue, with "actresses" in line 33 of p. 207 and the misnumbered chapters 47 and 48. Some plates lightly foxed, mostly in the margins.
Seller: Karl Eynon Books Ltd, tywyn, United Kingdom
Price: US$121.91 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Two uniformly bound satirical novels by the Victorian author William Makepeace Thackeray, including his best known 'Vanity Fair'. Two popular Thackeray novels, uniformly bound in half calf.'The History of Henry Esmond', published in 1858, tells the story of the eponymous character, who was a colonel for Queen Anne, during the time of the English Restoration. There was a sequel published in 1859 called 'The Virginians'.'Vanity Fair', published in 1859, is a satirical novel that pokes fun of the customs of the upper middle class in the nineteenth century. The novel follows Becky Sharpe and Emmy Sedley, two friends with vastly opposing personalities. The reader follows them through their trials and tribulations, looking at the strict social conventions of the era.William Thackeray is best know for his satirical works looking at English society, most especially for 'Vanity Fair'. He tended to be quite savage in his attacks on society, publishing under various pseudonyms in his youth to avoid personal criticism.Bookplate of David MacKenzie to the verso to the front endpaper of 'Henry Esmond'. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front free endpapers. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Spines and joints are a little faded. Light marks to the boards and spines. A little rubbing to the leather. Bookplate of David MacKenzie to the verso to the front endpaper of 'Henry Esmond'. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front free endpapers. Internally, 'Henry Esmond' is firmly bound, 'Vanity Fair' is generally firmly bound, with some gatherings working loose. Pages are bright and generally clean with some odd spots. The occasional pencil annotation. Page 241 to 242 of 'Vanity Fair' is detached but present. Very Good
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Price: US$122.50 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: This is a true first edtion with a misprint on page 207 (actresses instead of ancestress on line 33) and chapters 47 and 48 misnumbered 48 and 49. Both books have been rebound in blue leather on spine and deep corners. The leather is outlined in gilt, spines have 5 raised bands and TEG. Boards are marbled as are the endpapers. The original bindings are professionally glued to back endpapers. Pages are clean, tight and unmarked. Edges of covers and raised bands show light wear with edges of pages tanned. A lovely set of books for the collector.
Seller: All Booked Up, Louisville, KY, U.S.A.
Price: US$143.75 + shipping
Description: Illustr by author, 8.5 x 5.25, 3/4 black leather, marbled boards, teg, covers a bit worn, extremities bumped and fraying, hinges loose, contents toned and some plates spotted. EARLY ED with "actresses" on p207 and last two chapters of volume 1 misnumbered.
Seller: John K King Used & Rare Books, Detroit, MI, U.S.A.
Price: US$145.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: 2 volumes, complete as issued. Bound in period 3/4 crimson crushed and polished Levant morocco over marbled boards by Bradstreet's, spines with raised bands and refined gilt floral tooling within gilt-ruled compartments, covers bordered in gilt, top edges gilt, marbled endpapers. The bindings are fine, the texts have some foxing, browning, and the occasional smudge. Volume I dated 1858; volume II dated 1859. Notable for the 46 full-page steel-engraved illustrations, plus vignettes (after drawings by the author). over 60 engraved Illustrations. PROVENANCE: Engraved bookplates of Edward S. Marsh, 1909, in each voume (designed by William Fowler Hopson).
Seller: Arundel Books, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
Thackeray, William Makepeace. The Virginians (2 Volume Set). Bradbury & Evans, London, 1858.
Price: US$149.99 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: 1858 & 1859 with the first edition points of issue; a good set in contemporary half-calf over marbled boards. Lacking the spine labels; the leather is scuffed and cracked about halfway down the spine of the front joint of volume II. The covers are worn with bookplate in each volume. Engraved frontis and title page in each. Both volumes have a stain on the top edge.
Seller: Braintree Book Rack, Cohasset, MA, U.S.A.
William Makepeace Thackeray. The Virginians. Two Volumes, Complete.. Bradbury & Evans, London, 1858.
Price: US$150.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Original half brown gilt leather and marbled boards. First issue with "actresses" in Vol. 1 page 207, line 33, and chapters 47-48 misnumbered 48 and 49. Superb steel engravings by Thackeray. Bottom edges and boards rubbed as usual, but otherwise a very good, tight, unmarked set in gleaming spine gilt with spines whole and hinges tight. A well preserved set of this classic of British literature which a book conservator can restore to a bright condition.
Seller: Bibliodisia Books, IOBA, MWABA, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Price: US$165.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Two volumes bound as one, dark red 1/2 calf, edges lightly rubbed, red marbled boards, bookplate ( W. Cottrill ) , top edge gilt, a lovely clean, tight copy, with many full page and 1/4 inset illustrations ( engravings and wood-engravings ) by the author, all plates intact. ; Thick 8vo
Seller: Luis Porretta Fine Arts, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Price: US$166.82 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: The first edition in book form of William Makepeace Thackeray's historical novel, featuring the author's own illustrations. A historical novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, first book form edition complete in two volumes dated 1858-9, following the original publication in twenty-four monthly parts, first appearing in November 1st, 1857.The story forms a sequel to his other popular workHenry Esmond, following the story of Henry's two grandsons, George and Henry Warrington and their experiences at war. Critical reception was generally favourable, and the novel has continued to be considered one of the standard works of 19th century fiction.This book is illustrated by Thackery himself, with an number of vignette illustrations, twenty-three plates to volume I, twenty-three plates to volume II, and an illustrated title page to each volume. Collated, complete. In uniform half calf bindings over marbled boards, both volumes erroneously labelled 'vol. II' in gilt to spine. Externally generally sound with rubbing and scuffing boards and extremities. Two previous ownership inscriptions to front free endpaper, one dated '84. Internally, firmly bound. Light age toning and spotting to leaves of plates, otherwise pages generally very clean and bright throughout. Illustrated with numerous vignette illustrations, twenty-three plates to volume I, twenty-three plates to volume II, and an illustrated title page to each volume. Collated, complete, with two plates facing p. 228 to vol. II loose but present. Good
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Price: US$192.49 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: London: Bradbury and Evans, 1858, 1859, First Edition. Engraved vignette title and frontispiece to both volumes, a total of 46 plates (including the frontispieces), numerous text illustrations including pictorial head & tailpieces. Foxing throughout, most particularly to the illustrations. In half green calf with gilt decorated spines, all page edges marbled, with marbled end papers. Most illustrations lightly offset, tanned with scattered foxing throughout. First edition in book form. Pagination: Vol I viii, 382pp; Vol II viii, 376pp. Provenance: no inscriptions or bookplates. Approximately 8 ½ inches tall. Condition Report Externally Spine good condition gilt titles to red labels with volumes numbers to light brown leather labels, the number labels scratched and worn, other compartments blind stamped, marked and worn. Joints good condition rubbed and worn. Corners good condition bumped and worn. Boards good condition green leather with marks and scratches, buckram cloth, worn and rubbed. Page edges good condition top edges darkened, all marbled. See above and photos. Internally Hinges good condition sound. Paste downs good condition marbled. End papers good condition marbled, subsequent end papers tanned and foxed. Title good condition some offsetting and foxing. Pages good condition minor marks, tanned with some foxing throughout. Binding good condition sound, attractive example. See photos. Publisher: see above. Publication Date: 1858-9 Binding: Hardback
Seller: Louis88Books (Members of the PBFA), Andover, United Kingdom
Price: US$208.64 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: 2 volumes. Illustrated tp, illustrations throughout. Half red morocco and marbled boards. Raised bands and gilt titles to spines. Minor foxing on edges of engraved plates. A fine copy of the first edition
Seller: Anah Dunsheath RareBooks ABA ANZAAB ILAB, Auckland, NZ, New Zealand
Price: US$211.74 + shipping
Description: First printings of the first edition of the historical novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, which forms a sequel to his Henry Esmond. Illustrated throughout by Thackeray himself, as the original series was. Featuring a frontispiece and engraved title page to both volumes. With both volumes also including twenty-two plates. Collated complete. First printing in book form, The Virginians was originally issued by Thackeray's publishers, Bradbury and Evans, in 24 monthly parts, the first one appearing on November 1, 1857. Critical reception of the book was on the whole favourable, and the novel has continued to be considered one of the standard works of 19th century fiction. Complete in two volumes. In half calf bindings with marbled boards and gilt lettering to the spines. Externally, a trifle rubbed with wear to extremities and light fading and marks to the spines. Corrective fluid to the front board of volume two. Front hinges to both volumes are slightly strained but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound with bright pages. Scattered foxing throughout, which is heavier marginally and to the plates. Copperplate ink signature to the front pastedown to both volumes. Good Only
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Price: US$225.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 8vo. Occasional light foxing, with plates more heavily toned and soiled, as a function of the paper stock used. Rubbing of the morocco along the joints and edges, with mild darkening of the spine. Half Morocco, Marbled Paper Boards
Seller: White Fox Rare Books, ABAA/ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$243.82 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 2 vols., 8vo, half-title to vol.1, additional engraved title to each, [viii, 382pp] + [viii, 376pp], 46 plates (complete) by the Author (some spotting), wood engravings, contemporary half calf gilt, with contrasting morocco labels, slightly rubbed and marked. A generally VG+ set bound from the original parts. The Virginians: A Tale of the Last Century (1858-59) is a historical novel by William Makepeace Thackeray which forms a sequel to his Henry Esmond and is also loosely linked to Pendennis. It tells the story of Henry Esmond's twin grandsons, George and Henry Warrington. Henry's romantic entanglements with an older woman lead up to his taking a commission in the British army and fighting under the command of General Wolfe at the capture of Quebec. On the outbreak of the American War of Independence he takes the revolutionary side. George, who is also a British officer, thereupon resigns his commission rather than take up arms against his brother.
Seller: Geoffrey Jackson, Royal Wootton Bassett, WILTS, United Kingdom
William Makepeace Thackeray. The Virginians. Bradbury & Evans 1858-59, London, 1858.
Price: US$243.82 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: The first impression of Thackeray's important historical novel, complete with the original Thackeray plates. The first edition, first impression of this work. Issue points as follows; 'actresses' on page 207, line 33, Volume I; Chapters 47 and 48 are misnumbered as 48 and 49 in Volume I.Bound from the original parts, with puncture marks to the gutter.'The Virginians' is a historical fiction novel set in the eighteenth century, following the grandsons of Henry Esmond, set around the American War of Independence.Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette title page, twenty-two plates, and in-text engravings.Volume II illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette title page, twenty-two plates, and in-text engravings.Collated, all plates are present.Bound without the half-titles.Written and illustrated by William Makepeace Thackeray is best known for his satirical works looking at English society, most especially for 'Vanity Fair'. He tended to be quite savage in his attacks on society, publishing under various pseudonyms in his youth to avoid personal criticism.Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso of the front endpapers, 'W. B. Godfrey, a present from his affection friend, A. G. Woods, January 13 1868'. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing go the boards and spines. Minor bumping to the extremities. Very small crack to the tail of the front joint of Volume II. A few light marks to the boards. Front hinges are starting but firm, rear hinges are a little strained. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso of the front endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some spotting, mostly to the first and last few pages. Frontispiece and engraved title of Volume I are age-toned, engraved title is lifting a small amount to the tail. Plates of Volume I are age-toned, discolouration to the gutter of plate facing pages 124, 225, and 286, and a little light to a couple of other plates. Plates of Volume II are age-toned, with a similar small amount of discolouration to the gutters, though fainter than in Volume I. Bound without the half-titles. Good
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Price: US$250.00 + shipping
Description: First book edition, with "actresses" on page 207 and chapters 47 and 48 misnumbered 48 and 49 in the first volume. Extensively illustrated. 2 vols. 8vo. Van Duzer Half maroon morocco by Riviere and Son, a.e.g. Some fading of spine and upper portion of binding, upper joint of first volume starting, stitchmarks along title, else a very good copy Extensively illustrated. 2 vols. 8vo First book edition, with "actresses" on page 207 and chapters 47 and 48 misnumbered 48 and 49 in the first volume.
Seller: James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Thackeray, William Makepeace. The Virginians: A Tale of the Last Century. Bradbury and Evans, 1858.
Price: US$250.24 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: 'The Virginians: A Tale of the Last Century' by William Makepeace Thackeray. Bradbury and Evans 1858 first edition. First issue with 'actresses' to page 207 and chapters 47 and 48 mis-numbered as 48 and 49. Half titles present. Half leather with marbled boards. Inscription. Rubbing to the edges. Some foxing, mainly to margins and plates. A good set.
Seller: D & M Books, PBFA, Mirfield, United Kingdom
Price: US$281.25 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: ; Three quarter tan calf leather bound covers with 5 raised bands and marbled boards are worn at extremities with a couple of abrasions to the marbled back covers but clean and in very good- condition. Front board of volume 1 detached but present. Boards and spines are straight. Bindings are tight. Vintage bookplate of Edward Preble Motley affixed to front paste downs. Marbled end sheets and paste downs clean and vibrant. Frotnispieces and plates protected by tissue. Pages are lightly toned but clean and in very good condition. Has first issue points: 'Actresses' on page 207 line 33 and chapters 47 and 48 misnumbered.
Seller: Sage Rare & Collectible Books, IOBA, Livonia, MI, U.S.A.
Price: US$282.32 + shipping
Description: Half title, vol. I, engr. titles, fronts, illus. by the author; plates & text sl. spotted with some foxing, tissue guard of vol. I front. loose. Half tan calf; rubbed & marked. Bookplate 'From the Library of the late Charles Bradlaugh, M.P. 1891' on leading pastedown. This is the first edition in book form, see Van Duzer 232 for the parts edition. Charles Bradlaugh was Member of Parliament for Northampton, co-founder of the National Secular Society and a well-known supporter of women's suffrage. In 1877 he, along with Annie Besant, was prosecuted for publishing Charles Knowlton's birth control pamphlet The Fruits of Philosophy.
Seller: Jarndyce, The 19th Century Booksellers, London, United Kingdom
Price: US$312.50 + shipping
Description: First edition, bound from the original parts (stab holes evident), 2 vols., 8vo, 48 plates, illustrations in text, slightly later quarter polished tan calf over combed marbled boards, marbled edges, black morocco labels on spines; light rubbing end wear at extremities, else very good. Van Duzer 232.
Seller: Rulon-Miller Books (ABAA / ILAB), St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.
Price: US$343.75 + shipping
Description: First edition, bound from the original parts (stab holes evident), with "actresses" on page 207 line 33 and misnumbered chapters 47 and 48 in volume I; 2 volumes, 8vo, pp. viii, 382; viii, 376; 48 plates, illustrations in text, slightly later quarter polished tan calf over combed marbled boards, marbled edges, red and black morocco labels on spines; light rubbing end wear at extremities, else very good. Van Duzer 232.
Seller: Rulon-Miller Books (ABAA / ILAB), St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.
Price: US$346.48 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: A first edition, first issue copy of this historical novel by William Makepeace Thackeray. With 'Actresses' on page 207 line 33 and the misnumbered chapters 47 and 48. William Makepeace Thackeray was a British novelist and author. He is remembered for his satirical works, particularly 'Vanity Fair.' In his earliest works, writing under such pseudonyms as Charles James Yellowplush, Michael Angelo Titmarsh and George Savage Fitz-Boodle, he tended towards the savage in his attacks on high society, military prowess, the institution of marriage and hypocrisy. 'The Virginians' forms a sequel to 'Henry Esmond'. In half calf bindings with paper covered boards. Externally, bumping to the extremities. Rubbing to the boards and to the joints. Light rubbing to the raised bands. Prior owner's bookplate to the front pastedown, Mitchell. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright, with slight age toning to the edges. Scattered spots to pages. Very Good
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
William Makepeace Thackeray. The Virginians. Bradbury & Evans 1858-1859, London, 1858.
Price: US$359.31 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: The first edition in book form of this historical novel from the author of 'Vanity Fair', illustrated by Thackeray himself. The first edition of this historical novel from William Makepeace Thackery to be published in book form, with these two volumes released in 1858 and 1859. This work was originally issued in twenty-four monthly parts by the publisher, with the first appearing on the 1st November, 1857.The first issue;'actresses' on page 207, line 33, Volume I; Chapters 47 and 48 are misnumbered as 48 and 49 in Volume I.This work is illustrated by Thackery himself, with a number of vignette illustrations, twenty-three plates to volume I, twenty-three plates to volume II, and an illustrated title page to each volume. Collated, complete.Critical reception of the book was on the whole largely favourable, and the novel has continued to be considered a standard work of nineteenth century fiction, though many critics have held that the novel's plotting was not one of the works strong points.Bound without half titles and advertisements.With the inscription of C.E.G. Barnard, 1860, to a front blank of each volume, and the bookplate of D.B. Anderson to the front pastedown of volume I. In half calf bindings, with marbled paper covered boards. Gilt detailing to back strip. Externally, lovely. Bookplate to front pastedown of volume I. Front and rear hinge of volume I, and head of front hinge of volume II all starting, but firmly held. Inscriptions to front blanks of each volume. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, with the odd handling mark to page perimeters, and instances of spotting. Spotting most concentrated to plates. Very Good
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Price: US$375.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First edition, first issue with "actresses" for "ancestresses" in line 33, p. 207 of volume 1 and with Chapter XLVII misnumbered Chapter XLVIII in volume 1, 2 vols, 8vo (8.25 in x 5.5 in), pp. viii, 382; viii, 376, extra engraved titles for each volume, 46 engraved plates, wood engraved headpiece illustrations throughout after drawings by the author. 3/4 natural polished calf and marbled boards by Root and Son with their pallet signature on the front free endpapers, backs in six gilt paneled compartments, lettered in the second and third, gilt corner dots and gilt center ornaments in the rest, gilt dates at foot, top edges gilt, matching marbled endpapers. Near fine with age toning mostly to the plates. Very light wear to bindings, lettering pieces are gone. Sheets with light natural age toning, clean, unmarked, complete. H10168 All Items Are Sent Insured. Insurance charges are included in the Shipping & Handling Charges. International buyers please be aware that we are not responsible for and do not include or estimate customs duties, fees or taxes in any way in our listings. We ship all orders within 5 days of cleared payment. We do not create and are not responsible for shipping times or delays associated with customs and international shipping.
Seller: J & J House Booksellers, ABAA, Kennett Square, PA, U.S.A.
William Makepeace Thackeray. The Virginians. Bradbury & Evans 1858-9, London, 1858.
Price: US$378.56 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First issue of William Makepeace Thackeray's historical novel complete in two uniform volumes and adorned with illustrations by Thackeray himself. The first book form edition, first issue of this work with 'actresses' for 'ancestresses' on page 207, line 33, of vol. I; and chapters XLVII and XLVIII vol. I misnumbered XLVIII and XLIX.A historical novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, first book form edition complete in two volumes dated 1858-9, following the original publication in twenty-four monthly parts, first appearing in November 1st, 1857.The story forms a sequel to his other popular workHenry Esmond, following the story of Henry's two grandsons, George and Henry Warrington and their experiences at war. Critical reception was generally favourable, and the novel has continued to be considered one of the standard works of 19th century fiction.This book is illustrated by Thackery himself, with an number of vignette illustrations, twenty-three plates to volume I, twenty-three plates to volume II, and an illustrated title page to each volume. All illustrations present, bound without half-titles. In uniform half calf bindings over marbled boards and edges, gilt to spine, new marbled endpapers. Externally generally smart with minor shelf wear, spine and extremities rubbed. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting scattered to leaves, particularly leaves of plates. Illustrated with vignette illustrations in text and forty-six full page plates. Very Good
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Price: US$417.06 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: The scarce and important first issue of this novel by William Makepeace Thackeray. Bound from the parts with "actresses" on page 207 line 33 and misnumbered chapter 47 and 48. Complete in two volumes and illustrated with frontispieces, extra engraved title pages, in text illustrations and all 44 further plates as called for. Overall very good condition, with the usual toning to the edges of the plates, but unusually clean. Binding could do with smartening up and replacement of spine labels (neither difficult or expensive) Thackeray began as a satirist and parodist, with a sneaking fondness for roguish upstarts like Becky Sharp in Vanity Fair, Barry Lyndon in The Luck of Barry Lyndon and Catherine in Catherine. In his earliest works, writing under such pseudonyms as Charles James Yellowplush, Michael Angelo Titmarsh and George Savage Fitz-Boodle, he tended towards the savage in his attacks on high society, military prowess, the institution of marriage and hypocrisy. Notable among the later novels is The History of Henry Esmond, in which Thackeray tried to write a novel in the style of the eighteenth century. In fact, the eighteenth century held a great appeal for Thackeray. Not only Esmond but also Barry Lyndon and Catherine are set then, as is the sequel to Esmond, The Virginians, which takes place in America and includes George Washington as a character who nearly kills one of the protagonists in a duel. In half calf bindings. There is some wear to the extremities including some overall rubbing which has resulted in surface damage to the papers and leather. All spine labels are missing. The corners and top and tails of the spines are slightly bumped with some slight loss to the tail of volume II. The inner hinges are strained but holding. The bindings are generally tight and firm although the cords are exposed in a couple of places. Internally the books are generally unusually bright but have some scattered spotting which does affect the plates as expected but much less severe than often seen. There are copperplate signatures to the coloured front end papers and following blank end papers in both volumes. Good
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Thackeray, Willian Makepeace. The Virginians: A Tale of the Last Cantury. Bradbury and Evans, 1858.
Price: US$481.22 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 'The Virginians: A Tale of the Last Century' by William Makepeace Thackeray. Bradbury and Evans 1858-9. Two volumes. First edition. First issue with 'actresses' for 'ancestresses' on page 207 and Chapters 47 and 48 incorrectly numbered. Nicely bound in half leather with marbled boards, edges and endpapers. Ornately tooled spine. A little foxing to plates as is normal. A little light edge rubbing. A very good set.
Seller: D & M Books, PBFA, Mirfield, United Kingdom
Price: US$487.64 + shipping
Description: An early edition of this famous historical novel. Illustrated, with numerous plates and woodcuts across both volumes. First edition in book form. Prior to this edition the work was issued in 24 monthly parts. First issue, with 'actresses' for 'ancestresses' to page 207 and chapters 47 and 48 misnumbered. Collated, complete according to binder's instructions. With the bookplate of one George Clarke Bellairs to the front pastedown of both volumes. Bellairs may be the same to have written 'The Vestry Book and Accounts of the Churchwardens of St Mary's Leicester.' 'The Virginians' is an historical novel by Thackeray and forms a sequel to his novel 'Henry Esmond.' The plot follows Esmond's twin grandsons, George and Henry Warrington. The work has become a standard novel of nineteenth century fiction. William Makepeace Thackeray was a British novelist, writer and author of the 19th century. He is particularly remembered for his satirical works, particularly 'Vanity Fair.' In half morocco bindings with paper covered boards. Externally, rubbed to the paper covered boards. Further light patches of rubbing to the joints and to the head and tail of spines. Prior owner's bookplate to the front pastedown, George Clarke Bellairs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with just the odd spots to pages. Very Good Indeed
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
William Makepeace Thackeray. The Virginians. Bradbury & Evans 1858-59, London, 1858.
Price: US$487.64 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: A nice first issue of Thackeray's historical novel revolving around the American War of Independence, illustrated throughout with Thackeray's original plates. The first edition, first impression of this work. Issue points as follows; 'actresses' on page 207, line 33, Volume I; Chapters 47 and 48 are misnumbered as 48 and 49 in Volume I.Bound from the original parts, with puncture marks to the gutter.'The Virginians' is a historical fiction novel set in the eighteenth century, following the grandsons of Henry Esmond, set around the American War of Independence.Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette title page, twenty-two plates, and in-text engravings.Volume II illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette title page, twenty-two plates, and in-text engravings.Collated, all plates present. Bound without title-pages.Written and illustrated by William Makepeace Thackeray is best known for his satirical works looking at English society, most especially for 'Vanity Fair'. He tended to be quite savage in his attacks on society, publishing under various pseudonyms in his youth to avoid personal criticism. In a half morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the boards and spines. Light bumping to the spines and extremities, with a little loss of paper to the extremities. Spines are a little faded. Rear hinge of Volume II is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some spots. Spots and tidemarks to the plates. Closed tear to page 183/184 of Volume II, with no loss of text. Very Good
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
THACKERAY, William Makepeace. The Virginians : a tale of the last century. Bradbury & Evans,, 1858.
Price: US$499.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: 1858, 1st/1st Virginians, Makepeace Thackeray, American Revolution, Pendennis, 2v A rare and highly desirable 1st edition printing of The Virginians ; a work closely related to Henry Esmond and Pendennis . This historical novel takes place during the American Revolutionary War, showing the oppositions from American to British sides of the war. A rare Bradbury first edition in book form. Item number: #7412 Price: $499 THACKERAY, William Makepeace The Virginians : a tale of the last century London : Bradbury & Evans, 1858-1859. First edition. First printing Details: Collation: Complete with all pages 2 volumes Vol. I viii, 382, [2] 24 steel plates Vol. II viii, 376, [2] 24 steel plates Numerous in-text woodcuts throughout both volumes Language: English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~9in X 6in (22cm x 14.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 7412 Photos available upon request.
Seller: Schilb Antiquarian, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.
Price: US$500.00 + shipping
Description: First book edition, with "actresses" on page 207 and chapters 47 and 48 misnumbered 48 and 49 in the first volume. Extensively illustrated. 2 vols. 8vo. Van Duzer Bound in full crushed blue levant morocco by Riviere and Son, a.e.g., others uncut. A beautiful binding in fine condition Extensively illustrated. 2 vols. 8vo First book edition, with "actresses" on page 207 and chapters 47 and 48 misnumbered 48 and 49 in the first volume.
Seller: James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$513.31 + shipping
Description: The first edition, first issue of this famous historical novel. Written, and illustrated, by eminent Victorian author, and contemporary of Charles Dickens, William Makepeace Thackeray. Bound from the parts, with stab holes present. First issue, with 'actresses' for 'ancestresses' to page 207 and chapters 47 and 48 misnumbered. Illustrated throughout, with a frontispiece and twenty two plates to each volume. Collated, complete. 'The Virginians' is an historical novel by Thackeray and forms a sequel to his novel 'Henry Esmond.' The work is set during the American War of Independence and follows Esmond's twin grandsons, George and Henry Warrington. The work has become a standard novel of nineteenth century fiction. In half calf bindings with cloth covered boards. Externally, generally smart with light shelfwear to the joints and extremities. Spines have faded slightly, with light rubbing. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with occasional light spots. Very Good Indeed
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Price: US$513.31 + shipping
Description: FIRST EDITION bound from the parts. Octavo, pp. Volume I viii,382 plus original wrappers and advertisements bound-in to rear; Volume II viii,376 plus wrappers & advertisements. 46 plates with tissue guards (23 to each volume including frontispiece) plus line drawings in text from illustrations on steel and wood by the Author. Full red morocco bound by Morrell with five raised bands, gilt titles and decoration, gilt dentelles and top edge gilt. Marbled endpapers; red silk ribbon placemarkers. Bindings Fine. Armorial bookplate of Walter Harold Wilkin, author of "Some British Soldiers in America", to each front pastedown; a little scattered light foxing and minor repair to margin of plate facing pp 323 Vol II. A Near Fine set in a particulafrly handsome binding. Thackeray's historical novel set during the Siege of Quebec and the outbreak of the American War of Independence, and sequel to "Henry Esmond". The story was originally published in 24 monthly instalments in 1857-8, and this set is the complete parts bound together, and produced before the publishers issued it in book form the following year.
Seller: Keel Row Bookshop Ltd - ABA, ILAB & PBFA, Whitley Bay, United Kingdom
Price: US$545.52 + shipping
Description: Very good copy in the original half aniline calf over sand-grained cloth. Raised bands with gilt cross-bands and titling. Panel edges somewhat dulled and dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. An uncommonly good example - scans and additional bibliographic detail on request.; 0 pages; Description: 2 v. ill., (tissue guards) ; 23 cm. Subjects: Inheritance and succession--Fiction. United States--History--French and Indian War, 1755-1763--Fiction. Virginia--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Fiction. Notes: Added title-pages, engraved and illustrated. Originally appeared serialised in 24 numbers issued monthly, November, 1857, to October, 1859, in illustrated yellow paper covers. 2 Kg.
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
Price: US$550.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: With Illustrations on Steel and Wood by the Author Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition, first issue with 'actresses' for 'ancestresses' on page 207, line 33, and chapters 47 & 48 misnumbered as 48 & 49. Two volumes bound as one. Volume I dated 1858 on title page and Volume II dated 1859 on title page. Illustrations by the author. Rebound in 3/4s brown morocco with marbled boards. Spine lettered in gilt. Five raised bands. New pastedowns and flyleaves added when rebound. Browning to the plates. Text is clean with some tanning. Binding is tight and square.
Seller: EGR Books, Centreville, VA, U.S.A.
Price: US$604.00 + shipping
Description: Very good copy in the original half aniline calf over sand-grained cloth. Raised bands with gilt cross-bands and titling. Panel edges somewhat dulled and dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. An uncommonly good example - scans and additional bibliographic detail on request.; 0 pages; Description: 2 v. ill., (tissue guards) ; 23 cm. Subjects: Inheritance and succession--Fiction. United States--History--French and Indian War, 1755-1763--Fiction. Virginia--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Fiction. Notes: Added title-pages, engraved and illustrated. Originally appeared serialised in 24 numbers issued monthly, November, 1857, to October, 1859, in illustrated yellow paper covers. 2 Kg.
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$609.55 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: A beautiful first edition, first impression, of Thackeray's historical fiction novel revolving around the American War of Independence, illustrated by Thackeray throughout. The first edition, first impression of this work. Issue points as follows; 'actresses' on page 207, line 33, Volume I; Chapters 47 and 48 are misnumbered as 48 and 49 in Volume I.'The Virginians' is a historical fiction novel set in the eighteenth century, following the grandsons of Henry Esmond, set around the American War of Independece.Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette title page, twenty-two plates, and in-text engravings.Volume II illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette title page, twenty-two plates, and in-text engravings.Collated, complete.Written and illustrated by William Makepeace Thackeray is best known for his satirical works looking at English society, most especially for 'Vanity Fair'. He tended to be quite savage in his attacks on society, publishing under various pseudonyms in his youth to avoid personal criticism.Bookplate of Henry Jeffreys Bushby, Wormley Bury, to the front pastedowns. Bushby was a barrister, colonial civil servant, and a writer.Bookplate to Helen Beatrice Webster to the recto to the front endpapers. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart, with a little rubbing to the boards and spine, with a very small patch of loss of paper to the front board of Volume I. A little wear to the extremities. Bookplates to the front pastedowns and to the recto to the front endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some odd spots. Very Good
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Price: US$633.69 + shipping
Description: Finely bound both in modern aniline calf over marble boards. Raised bands with gilt cross-bands and titling. An uncommonly good example - scans and additional bibliographic detail on request. ; 0 pages; Description: 2 v. 23 cm. Subjects: Inheritance and succession--Fiction. United States--History--French and Indian War, 1755-1763--Fiction. Virginia--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Fiction. Notes: Added title-pages, engraved and illustrated. Originally appeared serialised in 24 numbers issued monthly, November, 1857, to October, 1859, in illustrated yellow paper covers. 2 Kg.
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
Thackeray, William. The Virginians.. Bradbury and Evans 1858-59, London, 1858.
Price: US$650.00 + shipping
Description: First edition of Thackeray's memorable historical novel. Octavos, 2 volumes, bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards, raised bands, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled, illustrated. In near fine condition with light rubbing to the extremities. 19th century English novelist William Thackeray gained notoriety for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of English society. Thackeray saw himself as a realist and distinguished his work from the exaggerations and sentimentality of Dickens. Charlotte Bronte was one of the first of Thackeray's contemporaries to recognize his satirical abilities in portraying English society: "I see in him an intellect profounder and more unique than his contemporaries have recognized No commentator on his writings has yet found the comparison that suits him They say he is like Fielding; they talk of his wit, humour, comic powers His wit is bright, his humour attractive" (Allibone, 2380).
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Price: US$654.99 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: London: Bradbury and Evans, 1858. First edition in book form, previously published in serial format, title pages dated 1858 and 1859. Illustrated with engravings by the author. Very attractive two volume set with full leather signed bindings by Worsfold. Full deep blue smooth leather with gilt lettered dual spine labels in grained reddish brown leather, slightly raised spine bands with compartments decorated with clovers and leaves, all edges gilt, gilt tooled inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, frontis and engraved title in each volume, other illustrations throughout. Very good condition with light rubbing to the extremities, good hinges (front hinges have non-structural surface cracks to endpapers), firm text blocks, some darkening to the far outer margins of the plates, offsetting of frontis illustration onto engraved title in first volume, engraved Art Nouveau bookplate dated 1920 made by Sturgis for Magdalen Louise Klein Brown in each volume, clean pages with no other names or markings. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Seller: Resource Books, LLC, East Granby, CT, U.S.A.
Price: US$700.00 + shipping
Description: Finely bound both in modern aniline calf over marble boards. Raised bands with gilt cross-bands and titling. An uncommonly good example - scans and additional bibliographic detail on request. ; 0 pages; Description: 2 v. 23 cm. Subjects: Inheritance and succession--Fiction. United States--History--French and Indian War, 1755-1763--Fiction. Virginia--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Fiction. Notes: Added title-pages, engraved and illustrated. Originally appeared serialised in 24 numbers issued monthly, November, 1857, to October, 1859, in illustrated yellow paper covers. 2 Kg.
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$750.00 + shipping
Description: Two Volumes, 8vo., (viii)382pp, (viii)376pp. Beautiful First Edition, First Printing in book form, originally published in 24 monthly parts. All First Issue Points present. Bound in full contemporary red morocco by Riviere & Son with their mark on the verso of each front end-paper. Raised bands on spine. Gilt ruled compartments with humorous figures in gilt of the author in four compartments. Titles in gilt in the other two. Boards with double gilt-ruled borders. Gilt dentelles to turn-ins. t.e.g. Marbled end-papers. Second illustrated title page in each volume. Dozens of full-page and in-text illustrations including frontispieces. Each volume is square, tight and clean throughout with no foxing and mild toning to page edges. Spine and board edges lightly age-toning with fresh and bright gilt. Volume 1 has a tiny nick to the crown and a mild rub to the top front tip. Small piece out of the bottom of the plate opposite p.330 though not affecting image in any way. Tiny water-stain to the fore-edge to the last couple of leaves in volume 2 and its front hinge was professionally, and transparently, reinforced. Bookplate on the front paste-down of each volume of Alfred & G. Ivy Clark. Alfred Clark was an American born, British naturalized citizen and pioneer in the Music and Moving Picture recording industries. Notably, working as a director and cameraman in Thomas Edison's first studio where he made several innovations in the development of the media. A simply gorgeous collectable set.
Seller: Brenner's Collectable Books ABAA, IOBA, Manasquan, NJ, U.S.A.
William Thackeray. The Virginians. Bradbury & Evans, 1858.
Price: US$750.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: 2 Volume Set.First English Edition. (1858-1859) Light Wear to Crown & Heel.Excellent Set.
Seller: Jeff Bergman Books ABAA, ILAB, Flemington, NJ, U.S.A.
THACKERAY William Makepeace. The virginians - A tale of the last century. Bradbury & Evans, 1858.
Price: US$760.43 + shipping
Description: - Bradbury & Evans, London 1858-1859, 13,5x22cm, 2 volumes reliés. - Edition originale comportant bien toutes les caractéristiques du premier tirage : "actresses" ligne 33 de la page 207 du premier volume, les chapitres 47 et 48 éronnément imprimés 48 et 49 toujours dans le premier volume. Reliures en plein cartonnage gris, dos lisses ornés de filets à froid et légèrement décolorés, gardes et contreplats de papier à la cuve, tranches mouchetées. Ouvrage orné d'illustrations de William Makepeace Thackeray, chaque volume comportant un frontispice, une vignette de titre, 22 planches hors-texte ainsi que de nombreux dessins in texte. Rares rousseurs, pour chacune des 48 planches hors-texte, une indication de placement en rapport avec le texte a été réalisée probablement par le relieur afin qu'il ne se trompe pas dans l'ordre des gravures. Agréable exemplaire. [ENGLISH DESCRIPTION ON DEMAND]
Seller: Librairie Le Feu Follet, Paris, France