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THACKERAY, WILLIAM MAKEPEACE - The Newcomes: Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family Edited by Arthur Pendennis Esq.

Title: The Newcomes: Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family Edited by Arthur Pendennis Esq.
Description: [New York]: The Heritage Press, c.1955]. Hardcover. William Makepeace Thackeray's 1855 novel was first published in serial form. This undated later Centenary Edition was likely published c.1955. With illustrations by Edward Ardizzone and an introduction by Angela Thirkell. This edition printed for the Heritage Press by the University Press, Cambridge, Great Britain. Sandglass leaflet laid in (New York, no. XI: 19). --- In Ardizzone-illustrated cloth-covered boards with titling in gilt on black spine block. Text presented on buff-colored leaves. Publisher's maroon topstain. Volume housed in black paper-covered slipcase. --- With yellowish darkening to spine and dampstains to textblock top edge & back cover, otherwise volume is in excellent shape with clean, unmarked and tightly-bound interior. Slipcase has a repaired tear along one edge and minor chafing but is now stabliized and structurally sound. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for any shipment other than by USPS Media Mail in the US.); Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; xxii, 761 pages. Very Good- .

Keywords: >>Classic Fiction, Literature >>Illustrated Classics >>Fine Bindings

Price: US$ 21.50 Seller: Bluebird Books
- Book number: 85973