London & New York: Macmillan & Co., 1891. Second Edition. Hardcover. Both hinges slightly cracked but covers still firm. Small tear to the head of the spine which resulted in a slight loss of cloth removing most of the letter "The" from the title. Otherwise bright and fresh. Very Good overall. Hugh Thomson. Decorated cloth, all edges gilt. Illustrated with drawings by Hugh Thomson. A presentation copy from Oliver Wendell Holmes INSCRIBED and SIGNED by him on the half-title page: "Louise Annette Gaudelet,/With the kindest regards/of/Oliver Wendell Holmes./January 1st 1892."

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Bookseller: Charles Agvent (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 018963
Title: THE VICAR OF WAKEFIELD
Author: [HOLMES, Oliver Wendell] GOLDSMITH, Oliver
Illustrator: Hugh Thomson
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Both hinges slightly cracked but covers still firm. Small tear to the head of the spine which resulted in a slight loss of cloth
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Second Edition
Publisher: Macmillan & Co.
Place of Publication: London & New York
Date Published: 1891
Keywords: Signed, 19th Century Literature, Medicine, Autographs, Hugh Thomson
Bookseller catalogs: Inscribed; 19th Century American Literature; Oliver Wendell Holmes;

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Charles Agvent

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We carry a diverse and select stock with major specialties including Modern and 19th Century Literary First Editions, Signed Books & Autographs (especially Presidential and Literary), and Limited Editions Club books. We have been in business since 1987 and are proud to be members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB).

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