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THACKERAY, William Makepeace (1811–1863). The Newcomes. Memoirs of a most Respectable Family. London: Bradbury & Evans, 1853–85.
24/23 original parts, 8vo (225 x 146 mm). 48 etched plates, numerous woodcut vignettes in text (overall browning to plates). Original pictorial printed yellow wrappers (some chipping at ends, losses to spine on Part II, some minor dust soiling to covers or spines); cloth chemise; quarter morocco slipcase (few spots of wear). Provenance: W. Wilkinson (early signature on covers).
FIRST EDITION IN PARTS. The Newcomes Advertiser is present in each part as are most of the other inserted advertisements according to Van Duzer (Part XIX is lacking one ad). One of Thackeray’s major satirical novels, known for its rich detail on Victorian popular culture. Van Duzer 147.
[With:] The Newcomes. London: Bradbury and Evans, 1854–55. 2 volumes in one, 8vo. Additional engraved titles, 46 engraved plates including frontispieces by Richard Doyle (marginal browning as usual). Modern quarter calf gilt. FIRST TRADE EDITION.