Works of William Makepeace Thackeray – 1843 | 6 Volumes, Beautiful Binding

This edition of The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray was published in London in 1843. This six volume set includes shorter narratives, satirical sketches, and early prose that established his literary reputation during the Victorian period. The bindings are a striking feature, finished in blue Moroccan leather with marbled boards and gilt decoration. Titles gathered here include The Paris Sketchbook, The Irish Sketchbook, and Comic Tales and Sketches.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Works of W. M. Thackeray
• Author(s): William Makepeace Thackeray
• Publisher: London, Chapman and Hall
• Edition: Collected edition, 1843
• Format: (8vo)
• Binding: Blue Moroccan leather with gilt decoration and marbled boards
• Size: ~ 8 in x 5 in (21 cm x 13 cm)
• Collation: Six volumes, each separately paginated
• Illustrations: Illustrated throughout
• Contents Include:
  • The Paris Sketchbook – 2 volumes
  • The Irish Sketchbook – 2 volumes
  • Comic Tales and Sketches – 2 volumes
• Provenance: Bookplate – Ex Libris Thomas. E. Stillman

Condition:

Near Fine. Bindings secure with clear gilt designs, marbled boards bright, and only light handling wear. Text blocks are clean with mild age toning.

Why Collect This?

• Attractive six volume Victorian set
• Bound in decorative Moroccan leather
• Includes multiple Thackeray works

Item Number: # 29428