The History of Samuel Titmarsh and the Great Hoggarty Diamond

William Makepeace Thackeray

Edité par Bradbury & Evans, London, 1849

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A smartly bound copy of this illustrated novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, the first edition in book form. The first edition in book form.A short and sombre novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, following a man who find access to a diamond which can grant him great wealth. Over the course of the novel, Titmarsh comes to the realisation that the most valuable treasure a man can have is a good wife.Illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title page, and eight plates.Half-title is present.Collated, all plates are present. Bound without the adverts.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 James Turner to the front paste down. In a half vellum binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, smart. Vellum is a little age-toned, as is usual. Only a few light marks to the boards and spine. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with scattered spots. Tissue guard between the frontispiece and engraved title is missing. Very Good Indeed. N° de réf. du vendeur 924P41

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Titre : The History of Samuel Titmarsh and the Great...

Éditeur : Bradbury & Evans, London

Date d'édition : 1849

Reliure : Vellum

Illustrateur : William Makepeace Thackeray

Etat : Very Good Indeed

Edition : First edition.

Type de livre : book