Fine Books & Manuscripts

THACKERAY, William Makepeace (1811–1863). The Virginians. A Tale of the Last Century. London: Bradbury and Evans, 1858–59. 2 volumes. 8vo. Engraved additional titles and 23 plates in each volume including frontispieces; 46 plates total (some browning or spotting). Tan straight grain morocco ruled in gilt, raised bands, gilt scrollwork and centerpieces in compartments, gingerbread and olive morocco spine labels with gilt titles, all edges gilt, dentelle turn–ins, marbled endpapers, stamp signed by Bayntun. FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE with “actress” for “ancestresses” in Vol. I, line 15 from the bottom. Van Duzer 232.