Click for full-size.
The Vicar of Wakefield
by Goldsmith, Oliver; with a Preface by Austin Dobson
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Fine/No Jacket, As Issued
- Seller
-
Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York: Thomas Y Crowell & Co., 1892. Finely bound in dark brown crushed morocco, stamped with gilt floral decorations, wide floral gilt turn-ins with complimentary floral end papers, top edge gilt, ribbon marker, the binding unsigned making it likely an example of late 19th c. American fine binding. The Preface by Austin Dobson, which first appeared in the "English Illustrated Magazine" for October 1890, traces the history of illustrated editions of The Vicar, although this edition makes no mention of its illustrators. The illustrations are, however, signed in the images and are mainly dated '89 and '90. Fine, prior owner name front end paper. A lovely little book in fine contemporary binding. . Illustrated Edition. Crushed Morocco. Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.
Synopsis
"The greatest object in the universe, says a certain philosopher, is a good man struggling with adversity." When Dr Primrose loses his fortune in a disastrous investment, his idyllic life in the country is shattered and he is forced to move with his wife and six children to an impoverished living on the estate of Squire Thornhill. Taking to the road in pursuit of his daughter, who has been seduced by the rakish Squire, the beleaguered Primrose becomes embroiled in a series of misadventures – encountering his long-lost son in a travelling theatre company and even spending time in a debtor’s prison. Yet Primrose, though hampered by his unworldliness and pride, is sustained by his unwavering religious faith. In The Vicar of Wakefield , Goldsmith gently mocks many of the literary conventions of his day – from pastoral and romance to the picaresque – infusing his story of a hapless clergyman with warm humour and amiable social satire. In his introduction, Stephen Coote discusses Goldsmith’s eventful life, the literary devices used in the novel, and its central themes of Christianity, justice and the family. This edition also includes a bibliography and notes.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 009786
- Title
- The Vicar of Wakefield
- Author
- Goldsmith, Oliver; with a Preface by Austin Dobson
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket, As Issued
- Edition
- Illustrated Edition
- Publisher
- Thomas Y Crowell & Co.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1892
- Size
- 16mo - over 5¾" - 6&
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature; Fine Bindings; Nineteenth Century;
Terms of Sale
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Any book is returnable for any reason within 10 days for a complete refund, as long as it is returned in the same condition as when received. Please notify in advance of return. I accept checks, money orders, Mastercard, Visa, and bank wire transfer.
About the Seller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2006
Bloomington, Indiana
About Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Online bookseller specializing in rare and collectible books in all fields. Books bought and sold from single item to entire collection.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- Top Edge Gilt
- Top edge gilt refers to the practice of applying gold or a gold-like finish to the top of the text block (the edges the pages...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Fine Binding
- An elaborate and decorative binding, example including a leather-bound book with gilt edges, raised blind stamps, raised ribs,...
Frequently asked questions
This Book’s Categories
- Autographs & Signed Books Signed Books
- Bindings & Editions Fine Bindings
- Fiction & Literature Fiction by Region British Fiction
- Fiction & Literature Classic Literature
- Fiction & Literature English Fiction
- Fiction & Literature Historical Fiction
- Children & Juvenile Juvenile & Young Adult Juvenile Fiction & Literature
Collecting food and drink books
Nothing quite whets the appetite for rare and collectible books like old and vintage cookbooks. Be sure to check out our cook books and food section of our rare book room.
How to properly store your collection
Don't let a few small mistakes erode the value of your growing book collection. Review these tips to help preserve the beauty of your books!
Also Recommended
-
-
-
-
-
Save 10% on every purchase!
Join the Bibliophiles’ Club and start saving 10% on every book.
$29.95 / Year
