Vanity Fair: A Novel Without a Hero
by THACKERAY, William
- Used
- Fine
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: Bradbury & Evans, 1848. First. hardcover. fine. Illustrations on steel and wood by the Author. Thick 8vo. 3full red crushed morocco, raised bands, gilt spine & dentelles, all edges gilt, by Bayntun Riviere. London: Bradbury & Evans. 1848. First Edition. Fine.<br/><br/> With the first issue readings on pp 336 & 453, and rustic lettering on p.1. Preserved in a cloth slip-case.<br/><br/>
Synopsis
Vanity Fair: A Novel without a Hero is William Thackeray's celebrated satirical novel of 19th century British society. Vanity Fair follows the rags-to-riches tale of the captivating and ruthless Becky Sharpe as she navigates her way through London society with fearsome determination and ambition.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Argosy Book Store
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 295399
- Title
- Vanity Fair: A Novel Without a Hero
- Author
- THACKERAY, William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Publisher
- Bradbury & Evans
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1848
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- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Morocco
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- Cloth
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- Spine
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