c.1880s Works of William Makepeace Thackeray Vol VII Collier Illus Vintage Book
$ 8.34
Description
c.1880s Works of William Makepeace Thackeray Vol VII Collier Illus Vintage Book. The book retains itsdecorative red cloth boards and illustrated pages, showing the charming typography and artwork of the era. 📚Author: William Makepeace Thackeray. 🏷️Publisher: Peter Fenelon Collier (P.F. Collier). This listing is for an original late-19th-century Collier edition of William Makepeace Thackeray’s Works, Volume VII, featuring several of his most beloved satirical and travel pieces in one substantial volume. The book retains its decorative red cloth boards and illustrated pages, showing the charming typography and artwork of the era. Inside you’ll find complete texts of: “The Book of Snobs,” “Sketches and Travels in London,” “The Paris Sketch Book,” “The Irish Sketch Book,” “Character Sketches,” and “A Little Dinner at Timmins’s.” The pages show expected age toning and occasional spots, but the text is clear and highly readable. The binding feels sound for its age, with no loose gatherings noted during a gentle inspection. The exterior cloth shows significant rubbing, fading, and edge wear, especially along the spine ends and corners—typical for a working copy that’s over a century old. This copy is best suited for the buyer who values authentic Victorian-era charm and display appeal over pristine condition. A wonderful addition to a Thackeray collection, period library, or vintage décor setup. Item specifics: 📚 Author: William Makepeace Thackeray 📖 Work: The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray, Volume VII 🏷️ Publisher: Peter Fenelon Collier (P.F. Collier) 📅 Publication era: c. 1880s–1890 (undated late 19th century) 🌍 Place of publication: New York, USA 🖼️ Illustrations: Yes – black & white line illustrations 📘 Binding: Red cloth hardcover, decorative spine 📏 Approx. size: About 7 x 10¼ inches (large format) 🧾 Contents: The Book of Snobs; Sketches and Travels in London; The Paris Sketch Book; The Irish Sketch Book; Character Sketches; A Little Dinner at Timmins’s 🔤 Language: English ✨ Special attributes: Vintage/antique edition, illustrated, ideal for display or collection Condition: Good minus antique condition: heavy exterior rubbing, mottling, and spine fading; corner and edge wear; pages toned with occasional spotting; binding generally secure; no dust jacket (as issued for this edition). Additional details: All pages appear present; no writing or underlining observed on a quick flip-through, but minor marks or small tears may have been missed. This is an authentic vintage/antique book and will show typical age-related flaws such as toning, foxing, small stains, and handling wear. Seller’s note: This is a pre-owned vintage/antique item. Condition grading is subjective—please review all photos carefully for the best sense of wear and feel free to ask any questions before purchasing. Colors may appear slightly different on various screens. Keywords: William Makepeace Thackeray, The Book of Snobs, Sketches and Travels in London, Paris Sketch Book, Irish Sketch Book, Character Sketches, A Little Dinner at Timmins’s, P.F. Collier, Peter Fenelon Collier, Victorian literature, 19th century book, antique hardcover, red cloth binding, illustrated classic, decorative book, library decor, vintage Thackeray, collected works volume 7, snobs of England, collectible literature.
