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A magnificent, complete 26-volume set of The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray. Published in 1901 as a collaborative transatlantic release …
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A magnificent, complete 26-volume set of The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray. Published in 1901 as a collaborative transatlantic release by Smith, Elder & Co. (London) and J.B. Lippincott Company (Philadelphia), this is the highly coveted Charterhouse Edition. This exceptional set is strictly limited to only 1,000 copies printed for sale in the United States, featuring an official limitation page hand-numbered as Copy No. 781.
Bound in a beautiful, uniformly sized terracotta coral-pink cloth, the spines showcase elegant gilt-embossed lettering and intricate, classic Victorian floral and geometric framing. The set contains the complete, iconic satirical and historical writings of Thackeray—including Vanity Fair, The History of Pendennis, The Newcomes, and Barry Lyndon—frequently accompanied by the author's own sprightly illustrations and engravings
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- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 1.75ʺD × 9ʺH
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Textile
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Dark Pink
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition. Light structural shelf wear, gentle rubbing to the spine edges and corners, and minimal age-appropriate toning to … moreGood antique condition. Light structural shelf wear, gentle rubbing to the spine edges and corners, and minimal age-appropriate toning to the pages. Bindings remain square and strong. less
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