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c1900 4vol Works Of William Makepeace Thackeray Antique Fiction Books Caxton

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c1900 4vol Works Of William Makepeace Thackeray Antique Fiction Books Caxton

The Works Of William Makepeace Thackeray - Includes The Following 4 Volumes:
  • Christmas Books - 532 Pages
  • The History Of Pendennis - 646 Pages
  • The Adventures Of Philip - 542 Pages
  • Catherine: A Story etc. - 610 Pages
By William Makepeace Thackeray
Published by The Caxton Publishing Company: London c1900 (undated - inscription dated 1902)
In Uniform Leather Bindings - Colour Illustrations

"William Makepeace Thackeray stands among the great masters of nineteenth-century English literature, celebrated for his wit, social observation, and memorable portrayals of Victorian life. This handsome four-volume Caxton Publishing Company edition gathers some of his most important and enduring works, including The History of Pendennis, The Adventures of Philip, Christmas Books, and Catherine: A Story together with several shorter writings. Richly illustrated throughout, the set showcases the breadth of Thackeray's literary achievement, from humour and satire to social commentary and deeply human storytelling.

The History of Pendennis and The Adventures of Philip are among Thackeray's finest novels, tracing the fortunes, friendships, disappointments, and moral development of their protagonists against the backdrop of Victorian society. Complementing these substantial works are the entertaining Christmas Books, which blend seasonal charm with Thackeray's characteristic humour and insight, while Catherine, The Book of Snobs, The Paris Sketch Book, and other collected pieces demonstrate his sharp eye for social pretension, class distinctions, and the absurdities of everyday life. Together the volumes provide an excellent introduction to one of England's most influential literary voices.

Particularly attractive is the set's uniform half-leather bindings with richly gilt-decorated spines, marbled boards, matching marbled endpapers, and marbled page edges, creating a distinguished library appearance. Enhanced by numerous colour and monochrome illustrations, these substantial volumes reflect the high-quality gift and library editions produced around the turn of the twentieth century. Combining literary significance, decorative appeal, and impressive shelf presence, this is a highly desirable collected edition of Thackeray's works and an excellent addition to any collection of classic Victorian literature."

Light wear and fading to covers and spines. Pages very clean and well presented. Binding is excellent with no loose pages throughout the 4 volumes. A nice 4 volume collection in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 21cm x 14.5cm x 4.5cm (approx) x 4 Volumes

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "4 Volumes", "Marbled Endpapers"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear and fading to covers and spines. Pages very clean and well presented. Binding is excellent with no loose pages throughout the 4 volumes. A nice 4 volume collection in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: William Makepeace Thackeray
Publisher: The Caxton Publishing Company: London
Year Printed: 1900
Sub-subject: Thackeray Literature