1852 The History Of Henry Esmond W M THACKERAY 3 Vols First Edition Fine Binding
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~TitleThe History of Henry Esmond, Esq.A Colonel in the Service of HerMajesty Q. Anne.__________Three Volumes~First Edition__________AuthorWilliam Makepeace Thackeray______________________Year of Publication1852__________________________PublisherLondon: Smith, Elder &Company.______________________________
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__________________________________________Description:Smith, Elde...r & Company, London, 1852. 3 vols. Gilt title and decoration to thespine. First edition. A beautiful set, handsomely bound. First Edition. Threevolumes, complete. With half titles to each volume, inscribed to vol I by previous owner. WilliamMakepeace Thackeray, 1811 1863, was an English novelist of the 19th century. Hewas famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramicportrait of English society. After his education, Thackeray travelled Europe, and then squandered his inheritance on gambling and unfortunate businessenterprises. Heturned to art, which he studied in Paris, but did not pursue the profession.After marrying Isabella Shawe, Thackeray took to writing and journalism tosupport himself and his family. Hisnovels became moderately successful, along with his works for magazines such asFrasers Magazine, Foreign Quarterly Review, Punch and the Morning Chronicle. Itwas not until later, with the publication of Vanity Fair and Henry Esmond, thatThackeray’s reputation grew. As theOxford Dictionary of National Biography tells us, it is on Esmond thatThackeray's fame as a historical novelist primarily rests. Set during the reignof Queen Anne, the novel focuses attention on the English revolution and on theconflicts over succession caused by William III and Anne having no survivingchildren. HenryEsmond, writes his memoirs in the twilight of his years on his estate inVirginia, a property he came to after all the events worth telling about hislife have taken place. Perhapsthe most intriguing thing about Henry's life is his successive discoveries thatwhat he thought was true, wonderful, and good proves to be false, disappointing, and even evil.Thackerayonce again plays off the narrator's insights against the reader's suspicions, giving readers one of the most thought-provoking and unsettling among Victoriannovels. Condition ReportExternallySpine – very good condition – titles and decorations in gilt.Joints – very good condition.Corners – very good condition – bumped.Boards – very good condition.Page edges – very good condition – marbled edge.See above and photos.InternallyHinges – good condition – solid.Front paste down – good condition – marbled.Front free end paper – good condition – marbled.Title – good condition.Pages – good condition.Binding – good condition.See photos Publisher: see above.
Publication Date: 1852
Binding: Hardback _________________________________________We take great pride in photographing all our books, maps and prints and in describing every detail. If, for any reason, you are dissatisfied with yourpurchase, we offer a 100% money back guarantee provided the item is returned inthe same condition as sent. Please e-mail me for extra photographs and with anyquestions you may haveRuler in picture is 6 inches long.----------------------------Please Browse all other books and prints in my ShopTHANK YOULOUIS88BooksPreserving Books for t
~~~~~~~~~~~~~TitleThe History of Henry Esmond, Esq.A Colonel in the Service of HerMajesty Q. Anne.__________Three Volumes~First Edition__________AuthorWilliam Makepeace Thackeray______________________Year of Publication1852__________________________PublisherLondon: Smith, Elder &Company.______________________________
For full description see below - afterall photographs
__________________________________________Description:Smith, Elde...r & Company, London, 1852. 3 vols. Gilt title and decoration to thespine. First edition. A beautiful set, handsomely bound. First Edition. Threevolumes, complete. With half titles to each volume, inscribed to vol I by previous owner. WilliamMakepeace Thackeray, 1811 1863, was an English novelist of the 19th century. Hewas famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramicportrait of English society. After his education, Thackeray travelled Europe, and then squandered his inheritance on gambling and unfortunate businessenterprises. Heturned to art, which he studied in Paris, but did not pursue the profession.After marrying Isabella Shawe, Thackeray took to writing and journalism tosupport himself and his family. Hisnovels became moderately successful, along with his works for magazines such asFrasers Magazine, Foreign Quarterly Review, Punch and the Morning Chronicle. Itwas not until later, with the publication of Vanity Fair and Henry Esmond, thatThackeray’s reputation grew. As theOxford Dictionary of National Biography tells us, it is on Esmond thatThackeray's fame as a historical novelist primarily rests. Set during the reignof Queen Anne, the novel focuses attention on the English revolution and on theconflicts over succession caused by William III and Anne having no survivingchildren. HenryEsmond, writes his memoirs in the twilight of his years on his estate inVirginia, a property he came to after all the events worth telling about hislife have taken place. Perhapsthe most intriguing thing about Henry's life is his successive discoveries thatwhat he thought was true, wonderful, and good proves to be false, disappointing, and even evil.Thackerayonce again plays off the narrator's insights against the reader's suspicions, giving readers one of the most thought-provoking and unsettling among Victoriannovels. Condition ReportExternallySpine – very good condition – titles and decorations in gilt.Joints – very good condition.Corners – very good condition – bumped.Boards – very good condition.Page edges – very good condition – marbled edge.See above and photos.InternallyHinges – good condition – solid.Front paste down – good condition – marbled.Front free end paper – good condition – marbled.Title – good condition.Pages – good condition.Binding – good condition.See photos Publisher: see above.
Publication Date: 1852
Binding: Hardback _________________________________________We take great pride in photographing all our books, maps and prints and in describing every detail. If, for any reason, you are dissatisfied with yourpurchase, we offer a 100% money back guarantee provided the item is returned inthe same condition as sent. Please e-mail me for extra photographs and with anyquestions you may haveRuler in picture is 6 inches long.----------------------------Please Browse all other books and prints in my ShopTHANK YOULOUIS88BooksPreserving Books for t
