The Oxford Thackeray With Illustrations; by William Makepeace Thackeray, 10 Volumes, c. 1908
The Oxford Thackeray With Illustrations; by William Makepeace Thackeray. Edited, with an Introduction, by George Saintsbury. This is a partial set comprising 10 volumes:
Miscellaneous Contributions to Punch;
The Yellowplush Papers etc;
A Legend of the Rhine / Book of Snobs etc;
The Newcombes, Vol. I;
The Newcombes, Vol. II;
The History of Pendennis, Vol. II;
Ballads / Contributions to Punch;
The Wolves & The Lamb / Roundabout Papers etc;
Vanity Fair;
The Adventures of Philip.
Published by Humphrey Milford / Oxford University Press, London, New York, Toronto, Melbourne and Bombay. Undated, but c. 1908, presumed first edition thus.
A very good set of books bound in maroon limp leather over stiff card. Just minor scuffing and bumping, with bright gilt top edge, and ribbon. Spines are a little sunned, but still very presentable. Text bright and clean. All soundly bound. An attractive and decorative set.
Text in English.
Weight approximately 3.8kg unpacked (the set).
Approx Dimensions:
Each volume approximately 171mm high x 113mm wide x 20-28mm deep.