- 64
Thackeray, William Makepeace
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
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Vanity Fair. London: Bradbury & Evans, [January 1847 – July] 1848
20 parts in 19, 8vo (8 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.; 225 x 143 mm, uncut). Additional vignette title, 39 engraved plates, numerous text illustrations and initials by the author, no half-title as issued, with all of the "Vanity Fair Advertisers" and advertisements/slips called for by Van Duzer (except for the back ads in part 6 found lacking in other copies), most parts with original tissue guards; lightly browned, some marginal spotting, browning on plates, plates in part 6 loose. Original yellow pictorial wrappers, front wrappers of parts 18 and 19/20 without the year 1848; spines torn and chipped, covers soiled, a few backstrips mended. Blue cloth folding case.
20 parts in 19, 8vo (8 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.; 225 x 143 mm, uncut). Additional vignette title, 39 engraved plates, numerous text illustrations and initials by the author, no half-title as issued, with all of the "Vanity Fair Advertisers" and advertisements/slips called for by Van Duzer (except for the back ads in part 6 found lacking in other copies), most parts with original tissue guards; lightly browned, some marginal spotting, browning on plates, plates in part 6 loose. Original yellow pictorial wrappers, front wrappers of parts 18 and 19/20 without the year 1848; spines torn and chipped, covers soiled, a few backstrips mended. Blue cloth folding case.
Literature
Van Duzer 230; Grolier / English 87
Condition
Additional vignette title, 39 engraved plates, numerous text illustrations and initials by the author, no half-title as issued, with all of the "Vanity Fair Advertisers" and advertisements/slips called for by Van Duzer (except for the back ads in part 6 found lacking in other copies), most parts with original tissue guards; lightly browned, some marginal spotting, browning on plates, plates in part 6 loose. Original yellow pictorial wrappers, front wrappers of parts 18 and 19/20 without the year 1848; spines torn and chipped, covers soiled, a few backstrips mended. Blue cloth folding case.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition in the original parts.