Lot 2168 , Thackeray, William Makepeace - Vanity Fair. A Novel Without a Hero. First Edition (bound as 2 vols.) engraved pictorial (vol.1) and printed (vol.2) titles, 39 plates and num. text engravings; contemp. gilt ruled half cal

° Thackeray, William Makepeace - Vanity Fair. A Novel Without a Hero. First Edition (bound as 2 vols.) engraved pictorial (vol.1) and printed (vol.2) titles, 39 plates and num. text engravings; contemp. gilt ruled half calf and marbled boards, gilt decorated panelled spines with red and black labels, gilt tops, marbled edges and e/ps. 1848
£100-140

Condition:
Spines rubbed, corners lt. wear; some plts. offsetting, lt. soiling (mostly marginal). vol.1 text pp. 320, vol. 2 text pp. 321-624. old armorial bkplt., Thomas Ashton. p.336 has plate of the Marquis. Text good, toning to plate margins. Extremities to bindings a little scuffed.

Sold for £280