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The History of Henry Esmond, Esq.
by W. M. Thackeray
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
A$335.91A$302.32
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About This Item
London: Smith, Elder & Co. , 1886 . Leather. Very Good. 6.5" by 4.5". None. An eye-catching copy of Thackeray's novel, 'The History of Henry Esmond, Esq.', bound in a striking Victorian gothic binding. An early edition. First published in 1852.Dated using Jisc, from copies of the work held at the University of Cambridge Libraries.Bound in full calf, a lovely example of Victorian gothic binding, with intricate embossing and pictorial design.The History of Henry Esmond' is a historical novel set against the backdrop of the English Restoration, telling the memories of Henry Esmond, a colonel serving for Queen Anne.Written by English novelist William Makepeace Thackeray, primarily known for his satires and parodies, criticising high society and the fickle aspirations of its members, such as profitability, marriage and power. Bound in full calf. Externally, very good, with slight rubbing to the extremities and joints. Inscription to the verso of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean, with the occasional handling mark. The odd small chip to the page extremities, with small cut to the title page. Very Good
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 903Q10
- Title
- The History of Henry Esmond, Esq.
- Author
- W. M. Thackeray
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Smith, Elder & Co.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1886
- Size
- 6.5" by 4.5"
- Keywords
- W. M. Thackeray Henry Esmond Esq Leather binding novel Henry Esmond Esq
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Rooke Books
Biblio member since 2007
BATH, Somerset
About Rooke Books
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Verso
- The page bound on the left side of a book, opposite to the recto page.
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- A.N.
- The book is pristine and free of any defects, in the same condition as ...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
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