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Click here to see our other books! The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family William Makepeace Thackeray 1854-1855 Bradbury and Evans : London 8.5" by 5.5" viii, 1-380; viii, 1-375pp. SUMMARY The first edition of this novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, illustrated throughout by Richard Doyle. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Pleasing Copy,Rebound Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage : £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION A first edition of this novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, volume one being published in 1854 and volume two in 1855. "Edited by Arthur Pendennis," the protagonist in another novel by Thackeray, Pendennis , who is also the narrator to this story. Following the story of Captain Thomas Newcome and his son Clive, who dreams to become a painter. Alongside, this novel tells the story of the Newcome family as they rise into wealth and respectability and start marrying into the minor aristocracy. Interestingly, Thackeray uses the coined word 'capitalism' as reference for an economic system for the first time in this novel. Collated. Complete with various plates and many in text illustrations by Punch magazine Victorian artist Richard Doyle. CONDITION Rebacked, in half calf binding with gilt to spine and five raised bands. Externally charming with only minor shelfwear and slight rubbing to the head and tail of the spine and the extremities, as well as top and rear joints. Small bookseller's sticker to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean if not for a faint age toning throughout, particularly to the illustrated plates. Profusely illustrated throughout by Richard Doyle. Collating complete. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
Guilherme Correa Gonçalves
Very speedy delivery and extremely well packaged. The book is in wonderful condition for age, better I think than described. This now sits alongside a companion volume, another work of Worcestershire historian and antiquarian, John Noak. I very much looking forward to reading it. As for price, I snatched the offer and am extremely pleased that I did. This seller is a perfect find on eBay and I would purchase from them without hesitation, saved seller, excellent.
michael cosgro
Excellent in every respect; much better than originally described and pictured. The shipping was exceptionally fast, and the books arrived precisely on schedule. The packaging was both robust and thoughtful, which always makes a most distinct difference. I am grateful for this great value and for your having accepted my offer. Thank you so much, Katherine, for a truly pluperfect transaction.
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