1858-59 The Virginians

Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding

The first edition, first impression of this work. Issue points as follows; 'actresses' on page 207, line 33, Volume I; Chapters 47 and 48 are misnumbered as 48 and 49 in Volume I. 

Bound from the original parts, with puncture marks to the gutter.

'The Virginians' is a historical fiction novel set in the eighteenth century, following the grandsons of Henry Esmond, set around the American War of Independence.

Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette title page, twenty-two plates, and in-text engravings.

Volume II illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette title page, twenty-two plates, and in-text engravings.

Collated, all plates are present.

Bound without the half-titles.

Written and illustrated by William Makepeace Thackeray is best known for his satirical works looking at English society, most especially for 'Vanity Fair'. He tended to be quite savage in his attacks on society, publishing under various pseudonyms in his youth to avoid personal criticism.

Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso of the front endpapers, 'W. B. Godfrey, a present from his affection friend, A. G. Woods, January 13 1868'.