Bound in the publisher's original cloth bindings. Top edges are gilded. Printed on quality paper with wide margins. Illustrated with engraved plates, and in-text illustrations. These are large books measuring 9 inches tall. Over 40 inches of shelf space.

A lot of generalized usage wear. Spine abrasion. In GOOD condition with some external wear/rubs, as shown. The hinges are fully attached. Printed on quality paper that is fresh, bright, and clean. No previous signs of ownership. Near free of any trace of foxing. A little loose. These display beautifully. During his long and distinguished career he was so widely-read that he was second only to Charles Dickens in popularity. Titles: Pendennis Vol. I & II The Virginians Vol. I & II Vanity Fair Vol. I & II Philip Vol. I & II The Newcomes Vol. I & II Barry Lyndon / Hoggarty Diamond The Book of Snobs / Etc. Denis Duval / Lovel the Widower / Etc. Catherine / Little Travels Fitz-Boodle Papers Paris Sketch Book / Etc. Roundabout Papers / Etc. Christmas Books Ballads and Tales Burlesques The Four Georges / The English Humourists Esmond The Irish Sketchbook / From Cornhill to Cairo This set would make an excellent gift and/or addition to any fine library. In addition to their shelf presence, antiquarian books make an excellent investment. We always pack very securely to help ensure safe handling during transit. All books are individually wrapped and are always professionally padded. We offer a full refund guarantee, per our terms described on our site, with notification of such intent requested. Please contact us with any inquiries.

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Bookseller: Merchants Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 2175
Title: THE WORKS OF WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY. Library set. Complete in 26 volumes
Author: Thackeray, William Makepeace
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: CHARTERHOUSE EDITION. #293 of 1000 Copies of This Edition
Publisher: Smith, Elder, & Co.; J. B. Lippincott Company
Place of Publication: London & Philadelphia
Date Published: 1901
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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Fair: is a worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc....
Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Edges: The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
Cloth: "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...