Fine Books and Manuscripts

[Fine Bindings] Thackeray, W[illiam] M[akepeace]. The Adventures of Philip on His Way Through the World; Shewing Who Robbed Him, Who Helped Him, and Who Passed Him By. London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1862. 3 volumes, complete. First edition, first printing. Contemporary half red morocco over red cloth with gilt filets, raised bands with gilt rolls, gilt framing and titling in compartments, marbled endpapers, t.e.g. 8vo. 329, [1]; [iv], 304; [iv], 301, [1], [14 adverts] pp. Minor rubbing to spine heads, only a few unobtrusive penciled bibliographic notations; otherwise an attractive set.