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Elevate your bookshelf or curated library with this handsome, uniform 12-volume set of The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray, published …
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Elevate your bookshelf or curated library with this handsome, uniform 12-volume set of The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray, published in 1900 by R.F. Fenno & Company, New York.Bound in a striking, deep navy blue cloth, each volume features exquisite Victorian gold gilt spine tooling, ornate ribbon-and-star motifs, and a central stamped portrait profile of the author.
The blind-debossed front covers add subtle texture, making this cohesive collection an exceptional choice for designers seeking "books by the foot" or sophisticated styling elements.
Condition & Provenance Note
The text blocks are remarkably clean, tight, and crisp. Each volume features an authentic piece of late-19th-century provenance: a matching, numbered circular personal library stamp reading "Fletcher Library / W.W. Wilson". This stamp connects directly to a documented family collection originating around the holiday season of 1890.
The original deep navy blue cloth cover boards remain in good antique condition. Some volumes display minor fading and light spotting consistent with age and shelf life, while others retain deep, uniform coloration, offering a beautifully authentic, lived-in vintage patina. Spine ends show minor shelf wear consistent with their 125-year age.
Highlights of Included Volumes
This expansive set features Thackeray’s most celebrated masterpieces, including:
Vanity Fair (Complete in 2 Volumes): His crowning satirical achievement, chronicling the exploits of the iconic Becky Sharp.
The Newcomes (Complete in 2 Volumes): A masterful, sweeping Victorian family saga featuring the original period illustrations.
The History of Pendennis (Complete in 2 Volumes): Thackeray's highly acclaimed semi-autobiographical novel.
The Adventures of Philip (Vol. I)
Henry Esmond
The Great Hoggarty Diamonds, Etc.
Burlesques
Barry Lyndon / Denis Duval
Yellowplush Papers
Details & Dimensions
Creator: William Makepeace Thackeray (Author), R.F. Fenno & Company (Publisher)
In the Style Of: Victorian / Edwardian Library
Materials: Cloth, Paper, Gold Gilt
Place of Origin: New York, USA
Date of Period: 1900
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- Dimensions
- 5.5ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 8ʺH
- Styles
- Illustration
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Navy Blue
- Condition Notes
- Condition & Provenance Note The text blocks are remarkably clean, tight, and crisp. Each volume features an authentic piece of … moreCondition & Provenance Note The text blocks are remarkably clean, tight, and crisp. Each volume features an authentic piece of late-19th-century provenance: a matching, numbered circular personal library stamp reading "Fletcher Library / W.W. Wilson". This stamp connects directly to a documented family collection originating around the holiday season of 1890. less
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