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Thackeray, William Makepeace
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
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The Newcomes. Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family. London: Bradbury and Evans, 1853-1855
24 parts in 23, 8vo. 2 engraved title pages, 47 plates, and numerous illustrations by Richard Doyle; some browning. Original yellow pictorial wrappers; some spine repairs, some tears and chips to spine. In a red half-morocco solander case.
With his:
The Virginians. A Tale of the Last Century. London: Bradbury and Evans, 1857-1859
24 parts, 8vo. 2 engraved title-pages, 46 plates, and numerous illustrations by the author; some marginal spotting and light browning. Original yellow pictorial wrappers; some tears and chips to spine. In a green cloth slipcase.
With his:
The History of Pendennis. London: Bradbury & Evans, [November 1848-] 1850
24 parts in 23, 8vo. 2 engraved title pages, 46 engraved plates, numerous illustrations and initials by the author; some marginal spotting and light browning. Original yellow pictorial wrappers; some tears and chips to spine. In a green straight-grain morocco solander case.
24 parts in 23, 8vo. 2 engraved title pages, 47 plates, and numerous illustrations by Richard Doyle; some browning. Original yellow pictorial wrappers; some spine repairs, some tears and chips to spine. In a red half-morocco solander case.
With his:
The Virginians. A Tale of the Last Century. London: Bradbury and Evans, 1857-1859
24 parts, 8vo. 2 engraved title-pages, 46 plates, and numerous illustrations by the author; some marginal spotting and light browning. Original yellow pictorial wrappers; some tears and chips to spine. In a green cloth slipcase.
With his:
The History of Pendennis. London: Bradbury & Evans, [November 1848-] 1850
24 parts in 23, 8vo. 2 engraved title pages, 46 engraved plates, numerous illustrations and initials by the author; some marginal spotting and light browning. Original yellow pictorial wrappers; some tears and chips to spine. In a green straight-grain morocco solander case.
Literature
Van Duzer 147; 232; 165
Condition
some browning and marginal spotting, a few tears in wrappers and chips in spines.
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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.