The Works of Oliver Goldsmith Vicar of Wakefield Black's Readers HC
$ 12.51
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The Works of Oliver Goldsmith Vicar of Wakefield Black's Readers HC. The binding is atextured tan leatherette withgilt borders and spine decoration and ared title panel, with an attachedred ribbon page marker for convenient reading. 🏷️Title: The Works of Oliver Goldsmith: The Vicar of Wakefield and Other Writings. This is a handsome mid-century hardcover edition of The Works of Oliver Goldsmith, published by Black’s Readers Service and featuring The Vicar of Wakefield and other major writings in one compact volume. The binding is a textured tan leatherette with gilt borders and spine decoration and a red title panel, with an attached red ribbon page marker for convenient reading. The book measures approximately 7.5" x 5.5", making it ideal for bedside reading or classic-library display. Inside you’ll find an introduction by Frederick W. Hilles, followed by essays and criticism, The Citizen of the World, The Life of Nash (abridged), The Vicar of Wakefield, She Stoops to Conquer, poems, and notes—a rich, single-volume collection of Goldsmith’s key works. The cover surface on this copy is dry and prone to cracking, typical of vintage leatherette from this era, so it should be handled with a bit of care. The interior pages appear clean and legible, with a tight text block and clear print, making it a very usable reading copy as well as a charming vintage shelf piece. Item specifics 📚 Author: Oliver Goldsmith 🏷️ Title: The Works of Oliver Goldsmith: The Vicar of Wakefield and Other Writings 🏢 Publisher: Black’s Readers Service, Roslyn, New York 📆 Publication era: 1950s (copyright 1955) ThriftBooks 📖 Pages: Approximately 580 pages ThriftBooks 📐 Size: Approx. 7.5" x 5.5" 📘 Format: Hardcover, faux-leather/leatherette boards ✨ Design features: Gilt border & spine decoration, red spine title panel 🔖 Extras: Attached red ribbon bookmark 🌎 Language: English 🇺🇸 Printed in: United States of America 🎭 Contents highlight: Essays & criticism, The Citizen of the World, The Vicar of Wakefield, She Stoops to Conquer, poems, notes Condition Good vintage condition overall: clean, readable pages and solid binding; cover surface is dry and prone to cracking, with typical light shelf and edge wear for its age. Additional details A lovely compact edition for readers of classic literature or collectors building a vintage shelf of mid-century hardcovers. Due to the dryness of the leatherette, gentle handling is recommended when opening the covers to avoid additional cracking along the outer joints or edges. Seller’s note: Colors/tones may vary slightly from screen to screen. Please review all photos carefully for the best sense of condition and feel free to ask any questions before purchasing. Keywords Oliver Goldsmith book, Works of Oliver Goldsmith, Vicar of Wakefield hardcover, Black’s Readers Service 1955, classic literature collection, vintage literature book, mid century faux leather book, She Stoops to Conquer, Citizen of the World, Goldsmith essays and poems, collectible hardback, vintage library decor, 1950s book hardcover, British literature classic, Roslyn New York publisher
